Apple Dumplings with Syrup |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 95 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Luscious dumplings are a popular fund-raiser for the College Hill Presbyterian Church Women's Association. âWe up our fresh apple order by a bushel each year.âCollege Hill Presbyterian Church Women's Associati, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Ingredients:
8 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 tablespoons baking powder |
4-1/2 teaspoons salt |
1-1/2 pounds butter-flavored shortening |
2 cups 2% milk |
24 medium tart apples, peeled and cored |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 cup butter, divided |
syrup: |
2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar |
1-1/2 cups water |
1 cup butter, cubed |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 24 portions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 7-in. square. Place an apple on each square. Combine sugar and cinnamon; place 1 tablespoonful into the core of each apple. Dot each with 1 teaspoon butter.
3. Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Place in four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over apples.
5. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 24 servings.
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