GRANDMA'S APPLE DUMPLINGS

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My grandmother is famous for this recipe which has been a family favorite for generations. She will only make it during the fall, but I have a hard time sticking to the seasonal stipulation because they are so darn good! Grandma swears that Jonathan apples are the only decent apples to use in this recipe, but any other tart apple would work just as well. Enjoy!

Provided by quirkycook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 dumplings, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups flour
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ice cold water
8 johnathan apples, peeled and cored
sugar
butter
cinnamon
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
4 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Creating the pie dough:.
  • Blend flour, salt, and shortening together using a pastry cutter until the mixture is about the texture of corn meal.
  • Add 1/2 cup of ice cold water and mix the dough (I find using my hands for this is easiest). If dough is too dry, add a bit more water but sparingly.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into eight squares.
  • Filling the dumplings:.
  • Place one apple on a square of pie dough. Fill the apple with sugar, sprinkle with cinnamon, and dot with butter.
  • Bring corners of pie dough to top of apple and pinch shut.
  • Place finished dumplings in a 9x13 greased pan.
  • Syrup:.
  • Bring to boil sugar, water, and butter in a sauce pan. Boil for two minutes.
  • Pour syrup mixture around the dumplings.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Baste the dumplings with the syrup from the pan every 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.3, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 335.4, Carbohydrate 79.8, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 39.5, Protein 5.3

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