Apple Dumplings

Name: Apple Dumplings
Ingredients: 6 to 8 large apples; sugar; cinnamon; 2 c. brown sugar; 2 c. water; 1/4 tsp. nutmeg; 3 Tbsp. butter; 2 c. flour; 1 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. baking powder; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 3/4 c. shortening; 1/2 c. milk

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

6 to 8 large apples
sugar
cinnamon
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. water
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
3 Tbsp. butter
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3 Tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Directions

1

Peel and slice the apples into the bottom of a deep baking dish (9 x 9-inch approximately).
2

Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
3

Make a syrup of the brown sugar, water, nutmeg and butter; heat until hot.
4

Blend the flour, salt, baking powder, sugar and shortening.
5

Add the milk; stir until moistened.
6

Drop small portions of dough on apples, leaving space for dough to expand. Pour hot syrup over dumplings and apples.
7

Bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
8

Serve plain or with ice cream.