GRANDMA'S APPLE DUMPLINGS

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The aroma of these melt-in-your-mouth dumplings reminds me of my grandma's old-fashioned kitchen. All of her cooking and baking was wonderful!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup red cinnamon candies
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
DUMPLINGS:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup cold whole milk
6 small baking apples, peeled and cored
3 tablespoons butter
1 large egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon sugar
Half-and-half cream, optional

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Set aside. , For dumplings, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle in milk, mixing lightly with a fork until a soft dough forms. Shape into a ball. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to an 18x12-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place an apple in the center of each square; dot with butter. Bring corners of pastry up to top of apple; press edges to seal. , Place in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour sauce into pan around dumplings. Brush dumplings with egg white and sprinkle with sugar. , Bake at 375° for 50 minutes or until light golden brown and apples are tender. Serve warm with cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 610mg sodium, Carbohydrate 109g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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