ROSY APPLE DUMPLINGS

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Ground cinnamon and Red Hots give a cozy spiced flavor to the red sauce poured over these tender apple dumplings. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to cool the palate. -Carol Hutchinson, Lansing, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup cold water
6 medium tart apples, cored and peeled
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
SAUCE:
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup Red Hots
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Mix flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide into six portions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle., Preheat oven to 350°. On a well floured surface, roll each portion into a 7-in. square. Place an apple on each pastry square. Mix sugar and cinnamon; place 2 tablespoons sugar mixture into the core of each apple., Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Place into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake 15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over apples. Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown, 35-40 minutes longer, basting occasionally with sauce. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 783 calories, Fat 39g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 371mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.