Apple dumplings

Apple dumplings

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• cinnamon - 1/4 tsp
• milk - 1/2 c
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• butter - 1/4 c
• water - 2 c
• nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• shortening - 3/4 c
• Rome apples - 6 item

How to make apple dumplings:

To make sauce: Combine sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook 5 minutes; add butter.

Pare and core apples. Sift flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening. Add milk all at once. Stir just until flour is moistened. Roll 1/4 inch thick. Cut 6 (6-inch) squares. Place one apple on each square; sprinkle generously with additional sugar and spices; dot with butter; fold corners and pinch edges. Place 1 inch apart in greased baking pan. Pour sauce over apples. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes. Serve hot with ice cream. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Apple.