Apple Dumplings

Name: Apple Dumplings
Ingredients: 1 c. water; 1 c. sugar; 1/8 tsp. cinnamon; 1/8 tsp. nutmeg; 2 drops red food coloring; 2 Tbsp. butter; 6 apples, peeled and sliced; 2/3 c. shortening; 2 c. flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. milk

12 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 c. water
1 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 drops red food coloring
2 Tbsp. butter
6 apples, peeled and sliced
2/3 c. shortening
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk

Directions

1

Place water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and food coloring in a pot.
2

Cook until boiling; add butter.
3

Peel and slice 6 apples. Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
4

Cut in shortening.
5

Add milk. Roll out onto lightly floured board.
6

Cut dough into 6 (6-inch) squares.
7

Place apples on dough and sprinkle generously with cinnamon, sugar and nutmeg.
8

Also place a dab of butter on them. Fold corners into center and pinch seams closed.
9

Place in a baking dish.
10

Pour the sugar syrup over dumplings and sprinkle generously with sugar.
11

Bake at 375° for 35 minutes.