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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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âMy mother and her twin sister used to make these dumplings together when they were younger,â writes Gina Hill of Ottawa, Kansas. âNow my mom and I make them for many special family occasions. Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups water |
1-1/2 cups sugar |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
3 tablespoons butter |
3 to 6 drops red food coloring, optional |
dumplings: |
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup shortening |
1/3 cup 2% milk |
6 small tart apples, peeled and cored |
4 teaspoons sugar, divided |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
6 teaspoons butter, softened |
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream |
Directions:
1. For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add butter and food coloring if desired. Stir until butter is melted; set aside.
2. For dumplings, in a small 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.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18-in. x 12-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place an apple in the center of each square.
4. Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Dot with butter. Bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal.
5. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Pour syrup over dumplings; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
6. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with cream. Yield: 6 servings.
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