Apple Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Peel, core and slice the apples vertically into 8 slices each.
3. 3
   Squeeze the lemon into a bowl of water and add the apple slices to keep from turning brown.
4. 4
   In a medium saucepan, mix 1 cup water, 3/4 cup of the sugar, the butter and vanilla.
5. 5
   Bring the sugar mixture to a boil over medium heat.
6. 6
   Separate each biscuit into 2 layers.
7. 7
   Wrap a biscuit layer around a slice of apple, stretching the biscuit slightly to overlap, and seal on the bottom.
8. 8
   Place the wrapped slices, sealed-side down, in a 9- by 12- by 2-inch casserole dish.
9. 9
   Pour the hot sugar mixture over the apple slices.
10. 10
    Mix the remaining 1/4 cup sugar with the cinnamon and sprinkle the mixture over the tops of the wrapped apples.
11. 11
    Bake until golden brown, 35 minutes.