APPLE DUMPLINGS II

Taste of Home
These warm and comforting Apple Dumplings are great by themselves or served with ice cream.—Robin Lendon, Cincinnati, Ohio

Ingredients

SAUCE:
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
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
Directions:
● 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 eight portions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
● Roll each portion of dough between two 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 pastry to each center; pinch edges to seal. If desired, cut out apple leaves and stems from dough scraps; attach to dumplings with water.
● Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
● In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring just to a boil, stirring until blended. Pour over apples.
● Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown, basting occasionally with sauce. Serve warm..

760 calories/serving