Mom's Apple Dumplings

Mom's Apple Dumplings
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Mom's Apple Dumplings a try. One serving contains 586 calories, 6g of protein, and 39g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. This recipe from Taste of Home requires baking powder, sugar, heavy whipping cream, and tart apples. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Instructions

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For syrup, in a small saucepan, bring the water, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg to a boil, stirring occasionally.
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Remove from the heat; add butter and food coloring if desired. Stir until butter is melted; set aside.
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For dumplings, in a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into an 18-in. x 12-in. rectangle.
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Cut into six squares.
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Place an apple in the center of each square.
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Combine 2 teaspoons sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Dot with butter. Bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal.
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Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
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Pour syrup over dumplings; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
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Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and apples are tender.
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Serve warm with cream.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 20 m.
Servings6
Health Score3
Dish TypesSide Dish
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