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Apple Dumplings with Syrup

Luscious dumplings are a popular fund-raiser for the College Hill Presbyterian Church Women's Association. “We up our fresh apple order by a bushel each year.”—College Hill Presbyterian Church Women's Associati, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

24 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chilling Bake: 50 min.

Ingredients

8 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
4-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 pounds butter-flavored shortening
2 cups 2% milk
24 medium tart apples, peeled and cored
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, divided
SYRUP:
2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup butter, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; cut in
shortening until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork
until dough forms a ball. Divide into 24 portions. Cover and
refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 7-in.
square. Place an apple on each square. Combine sugar and cinnamon;
place 1 tablespoonful into the core of each apple. Dot each with 1
teaspoon butter.

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Apple Dumplings with Syrup (continued)

Directions (continued)

Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal.
Place in four greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Bake at 350°
for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring
to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over apples.
Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is
golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 24 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 dumpling equals 722 calories, 41 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 691 mg sodium, 84 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.