Apple Dumplings

By á-3646

Ingredients

• syrup:
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter
• Dumplings:
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp butter, divided
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4-6 tart baking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• brown sugar
• cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350*.

For syrup:
Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter in saucepan; heat to boiling.

For dumplings:
Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl. Cut shortening and 1/4 cup butter. Add milk and work to form dough.

Divide dough into 8 balls, roll out and fill with apple slices; dot with butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Fold dough over apples; pinch to seal. Place in 13x9 baking dish and pour syrup over.

Bake 40 minutes or until golden.