FAVORITE APPLE DUMPLINGS

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This is one of Marilyn's favorite recipes...it won second place in a local contest.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups water
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup plus 6 teaspoons butter, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
Cinnamon-sugar
Additional milk

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add 1/4 cup butter; stir until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk., Divide pastry into six portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 6-in. square. Place an apple on the center of each. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar; dot with remaining butter. Bring corners of pastry to center. Brush edges with milk; pinch edges to seal. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; drizzle with reserved syrup. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709 calories, Fat 37g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 654mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.