PEAR MELBA DUMPLINGS

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"I substituted pears in a favorite apple dumpling recipe, then added a raspberry sauce for this delicious variation," writes Doreen Kelly, Roslyn, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
6 small ripe pears, peeled and cored
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon sugar
RASPBERRY SAUCE:
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries, thawed
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt and cornstarch. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water, tossing with a fork until pastry forms a ball. On a floured surface, roll into a 21x14-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. , Place one pear in center of each square. Pack pear centers with brown sugar; sprinkle with cinnamon. Brush edges of squares with milk; fold up corners to center and pinch to seal. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Brush with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown., For sauce, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add raspberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm over warm dumplings with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 501mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.