Apple Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Make plain pastry, roll out as for pie crust and cut into five-inch squares.
2. 2
   Place a peeled, cored apple on each square, filling apple cavity with sugar, cinnamon and a dab of butter. Pull dough up and around to neatly cover fruit.
3. 3
   (Press edges to seal.)
4. 4
   Place in earthen dish or 9 x 12-inch pan in which 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water has been placed.
5. 5
   Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until done (lightly brown and bubbly).
6. 6
   Can pierce with fork to see if tender.
7. 7
   Serve warm with cream, milk or plain.
8. 8
   (The dumplings can be prepared in advance, arranged in the pan to wait in the refrigerator until an hour before serving time, then into the oven.)