Apple Dumplings I

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2
   Lightly grease a large shallow baking dish.
3. 3
   Roll dough into a 18x12 inch rectangle that's 1/8 inch thick.
4. 4
   Cut dough into 6 squares.
5. 5
   Combine butter, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves and brown sugar.
6. 6
   Peel and core apples.
7. 7
   Place one apple on each square of pastry.
8. 8
   In center of each apple place 1 teaspoon red currant jelly.
9. 9
   Spread spice mixture over each apple; bring points of pastry together and seal.
10. 10
    Place apples in the prepared baking dish with the seams either on top or underneath the apples.
11. 11
    Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes.
12. 12
    In a saucepan combine boiling water, granulated sugar, and apple juice.
13. 13
    Cook until sugar is dissolved.
14. 14
    Pour over baked apples and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
15. 15
    Baste frequently.
16. 16
    Serve warm.
17. 17
    Makes 6 servings.