Apple Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core and thickly slice apples.
2. 2
   Roll pastry out in a rectangle about 11 x 8-inches and 1/8-inch thick; cut into 6 equal squares.
3. 3
   Spoon 1/6 of the apples in the center of each square. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon sugar; dot with butter.
4. 4
   Moisten edges of each pastry; gather up and pinch together, sealing the apples.
5. 5
   Transfer to 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Combine hot water, remaining sugar, salt and lemon juice.
7. 7
   Pour into pan around dumplings.
8. 8
   Bake in hot oven 450° for 12 minutes or until lightly brown.