Peggy's Classic Apple Dumplings

Peggy's Classic Apple Dumplings
Peggy's Classic Apple Dumplings might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 851 calories, 7g of protein, and 42g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up shortening, pecans, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 37
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Combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg in a saucepan. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat; stir in 2 Tbsp. butter.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until crumbly. Cover and chill. Meanwhile, peel and core apples.
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Stir milk into flour mixture until moistened. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 3 to 4 times.
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Roll into an 18- x 12-inch rectangle.
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Cut into 6 (6-inch) squares.
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Place 1 apple in center of each square.
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Combine 1/3 cup sugar and remaining 1/4 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Press 1 piece of butter into each apple center. Moisten edges of dough with water; fold dough over apples, pinching edges to seal.
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Place dumplings in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
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Pour sugar syrup over dumplings.
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Bake at 375 for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
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Sprinkle with pecans.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 15 m.
Servings6
Health Score4
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