Apple Dumplings

Name: Apple Dumplings
Ingredients: 1 c. sugar; 1 c. water; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 2 drops of red food coloring; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2/3 c. shortening; 1/2 c. milk; 6 apples, pared and cored

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 drops of red food coloring
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
6 apples, pared and cored

Directions

1

Heat the first 4 ingredients to boiling point; add butter. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
2

Cut in shortening; add milk all at once.
3

Stir until flour is moistened.
4

Roll 1/4-inch thick; cut in 6-inch squares.
5

Place an apple on each square; season with sugar, cinnamon and butter.
6

Moisten the edges; fold corners to middle and pinch together.
7

Place dumplings 1 inch apart in baking dish.
8

Pour syrup over them and bake about 35 minutes at 375°.
9

Place cinnamon candy or cube of red jelly on top of each one.
10

Serve with milk or cream.