Apple Dumpling Dessert

Name: Apple Dumpling Dessert
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/3 cups shortening; 8 to 9 tablespoons cold water; 8 cups chopped peeled tart apples; 1/4 cup sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups water; 1 cup packed brown sugar; Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional; Mint leaves, optional

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/3 cups shortening
8 to 9 tablespoons cold water
8 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups water
1 cup packed brown sugar
Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional
Mint leaves, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. Divide dough into four parts.
2

On a lightly floured surface, roll one apart to fit the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place in dish; top with a third of the apples. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a third over apples.
3

Repeat layers of pastry, apples and cinnamon-sugar twice. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of dish and place on top. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-in. slits through all layers at once.
4

For syrup, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over top crust. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream if desired. Garnish with mint if desired.