First place Apple Dumplings

By dette

You'll win rave reviews when you serve these to family & friends. Top ervings with big scoops of cinnamon ice cream...so yummy!

Ingredients

• Cinnamon syrup:
• 2 c. all-purpoe flour
• 1/2 t. salt
• 2/3 c. shortening
• 2-3 T. cold water
• 6 tart apples, cored and peeled
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1-1/2 t. cinnamon
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• 4 t. butter
• 1/2 t. cinnamon

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 50mins

Preparation

Step 1

combine flour and salt in a medium bowl; cut in shortening to a cornmeal consistency. stir in water. Roll out dough on a floured surface; cut into 6 squares large enough to cover apples. set an apple in the center of each square. mix together sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bring sides of dough together to cover apples; press to seal. place seam-side down in a greased 13"x9" baking pan. pour cinnamon syrup over dumplings. bake at 500 degreese for 5-7 minutes. reduce heat to 350 degreese; bake for an additiobnal 35-40 minutes, until golden and apples are tender.


Syrup:
combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves.