APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH SAUCE

Apple Dumplings with Sauce image

This warm and comforting apple dumplings recipe is incredible by itself or served with ice cream. You can decorate each dumpling by cutting 1-inch leaves and a 1/2-inch stem from the leftover dough. -Robin Lendon, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/3 cup cold water
8 medium tart apples, peeled and cored
8 teaspoons butter
9 teaspoons cinnamon sugar, divided
SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into 8 portions. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll each portion of dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of waxed paper into a 7-in. square. Place an apple on each square. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar in the center of each apple., Gently bring up corners of pastry to each center, trimming any excess; pinch edges to seal. If desired, cut out apple leaves and stems from dough scraps; attach to dumplings with water. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar., In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring just to a boil, stirring until blended. Pour over apples. , Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown, 50-55 minutes, basting occasionally with sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764 calories, Fat 40g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 97g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.