Apple Dumplings
Ingredients
APPLE DUMPLINGS
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 8 medium tart apples peeled and cored
- 8 tsp butter
- 9 tsp cinnamon sugar divided
SAUCE
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cups water
- 1/2 cup butter cubed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 8 portions. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Roll each portion of dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of waxed paper into a 7-in. square. Place an apple on each square. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar in the center of each apple.
- Gently bring up corners of dough to each center, trimming any excess; pinch edges to seal. If desired, cut out apple leaves and stems from dough scraps; attach to dumplings with water. Place dumplings in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with half the remaining cinnamon sugar.
- In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring just to a boil, stirring until blended. Pour over apples; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
- Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown, 50-55 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce. Serve warm.
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