Apple Dumplings

Name: Apple Dumplings
Ingredients: pastry (based on 2 1/2 c. flour); 3 Tbsp. margarine; 3/4 tsp. cinnamon; 3/4 tsp. allspice; 3/4 tsp. nutmeg; 1/3 c. brown sugar; 8 medium apples, peeled and cored; 3 Tbsp. jelly (any flavor); 1 1/2 c. boiling water; 1 1/2 c. sugar; 3 Tbsp. fruit juice (any flavor, orange preferred); 10 drops red food coloring

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

pastry (based on 2 1/2 c. flour)
3 Tbsp. margarine
3/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. allspice
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. brown sugar
8 medium apples, peeled and cored
3 Tbsp. jelly (any flavor)
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. fruit juice (any flavor, orange preferred)
10 drops red food coloring

Directions

1

Roll out pastry to 1/8-inch thick and cut into 8 (6-inch) squares.
2

Make a paste of margarine, spices and brown sugar. Place apple in center of each pastry square.
3

Put jelly in cavity and spread paste over each apple.
4

Moisten edges of pastry and bring points together over apple, sealing firmly.
5

Roll leftover pastry, cut in streamers and place across top of dumplings.
6

Place in large greased baking dish and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. While dumplings are baking, make a syrup of water, sugar, food coloring and fruit juices.
7

Simmer to dissolve sugar.
8

Pour over apples and bake 10 to 20 minutes longer, basting frequently to give a pretty glaze.