Lemony Apple Dumplings

Name: Lemony Apple Dumplings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided; 1/3 c. shortening; 4 to 5 Tbsp. cold milk; 1/2 c. packed brown sugar; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 4 medium baking apples, peeled and cored; 1 egg white, beaten; 1/2 c. sugar; 4 tsp. cornstarch; 1 c. water; 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine; 4 tsp. lemon juice; 2 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1/8 tsp. salt

16 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
1/3 c. shortening
4 to 5 Tbsp. cold milk
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 medium baking apples, peeled and cored
1 egg white, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
4 tsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
4 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/8 tsp. salt

Directions

1

Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
2

Cut in shortening until crumbly.
3

Stir in milk until pastry forms a ball; set aside.
4

Stir brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and remaining salt to form a paste. Divide and press into center of each apple; pat any extra filling on outside of apples.
5

On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 14-inch square.
6

Cut into four 7-inch squares.
7

Place 1 apple in center of each square.
8

Brush edges of pastry with egg white. Fold up corners to center; pinch to seal.
9

Place in a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
10

Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.