APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

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Of all my autumn recipes, apple dumplings are a hands-down favorite. I found this treat years ago in an Amish cookbook. A rich, homemade caramel sauce tops it off. -Lois Stache, Brillion, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/4 cup milk
2 medium apples, peeled and cored
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons butter
CARAMEL SAUCE:
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter
Dash salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball; divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle., On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 8-in. square. Cut apples in half horizontally; place an apple bottom on each square. Place brown sugar and cinnamon in the core of each bottom; dot each with 2 teaspoons butter. Replace apple tops., Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Place in a greased 8-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Add the sugars, butter and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over dumplings. , Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 979 calories, Fat 49g fat (31g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 134g carbohydrate (97g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.