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Apple Dumplings
These are not your typical dumplings. They look like cinnamon
rolls, but they're really pastry wrapped around a shredded apple filling.
Don't feel daunted by the amount of work they take -- believe me, they are
so worth the effort! You will think you've died and gone to heaven!
These are true comfort food (great for that cranky teenage boy :0)).
| 2 c. granulated sugar |
2 c. water |
1/4 c. margarine or butter |
| 1/4 tsp. cinnamon |
1/4 tsp. nutmeg |
2 c. flour |
| 2 tsp. baking powder |
1/2 tsp. salt |
3/4 c. shortening |
| 2/3 c. milk |
1/4 c. granulated sugar |
1/2 tsp. cinnamon |
| 3 c. shredded, peeled cooking apples
(3 to 4 medium) (grate them in the food processor to make it quick) |
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For sauce, in a large saucepan, combine 2 c. sugar, the water, margarine,
1/4 tsp. cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to boiling and boil for 5
minutes; set aside (should have about 2 cups sauce).
For dough, in a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and
salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pea-size. Make a
well in the center. Add milk all at once. Stir just until moistened.
Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly
smooth. Roll out to 12x10-inch rectangle.
For filling, combine 1/4 c. sugar and 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; set aside.
Sprinkle apples evenly over dough. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll
dough into spiral, starting from a long side. Pinch seam to seal. Cut
into twelve 1-1/2 inch thick pieces. Place in 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
Pour sauce over dumplings. (Dumplings may look like they are swimming and
will end up soggy, but the pectin in the apples cooks and makes the sauce
thick and gooey when done.) Bake in a 350 degree oven about 50 minutes or
until golden.
Serves 12
Jennifer Church
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