Apple dumplings

Apple dumplings

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 1 item
• cinnamon - 1 item
• milk - 1/2 c
• salt - 1 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• brown sugar - 2 c
• butter - 3 Tbsp
• water - 2 c
• nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• shortening - 3/4 c
• to 8 large apples - 6 item

How to make apple dumplings:

Peel and slice the apples into the bottom of a deep baking dish (9 x 9-inch approximately). Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Make a syrup of the brown sugar, water, nutmeg and butter; heat until hot. Blend the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and shortening. Add the milk; stir until moistened. Drop small portions of dough on apples, leaving space for dough to expand. Pour hot syrup over dumplings and apples. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Serve plain or with ice cream.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, Apple.