Apple Dumplings in Sauce Recipe

Apple Dumplings In Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

:MAKES 8 servings

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 8 medium tart apples, peeled and cored
• 8 teaspoons butter
• 9 teaspoons cinnamon sugar, divided

Sauce:

• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed

Method

1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly
2. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball
3. Divide into 8 portions
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle
5. Preheat oven to 350°
6. Roll each portion of dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of waxed paper into a 7-in square
7. Place an apple on each square
8. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar in the center of each apple
9. Gently bring up corners of pastry to each center, trimming any excess; pinch edges to seal
10. If desired, cut out apple leaves and stems from dough scraps; attach to dumplings with water
11. Place in a greased 13×9-in baking dish
12. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar
13. In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients
14. Bring just to a boil, stirring until blended
15. Pour over apples
16. Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown, 50-55 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce
17. Serve warm
18. Nutrition Facts dumpling: 764 calories, 40g fat (16g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 429mg sodium, 97g carbohydrate (59g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein

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