Lemony Apple Dumplings Recipe

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The first time I made this recipe, I was serving guests who had two little daughters. The girls weren't sure about eating a dessert that looked so different. But after just one bite, they proclaimed the treat "yummy" and cleaned their plates. The smooth lemon sauce adds a bit of zip. -Kristy Deloach, Baker, Louisiana

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Lemony Apple Dumplings Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 medium baking apples, peeled and cored
1 egg white, beaten
LEMON SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in milk until pastry forms a ball; set aside. 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.
On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 14-in. square. Cut into four 7-in. squares. Place one apple in center of each square. Brush edges of pastry with egg white. Fold up corners to center; pinch to seal.
Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in water. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients until smooth. Serve warm over warm dumplings. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 756 calories, 34 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 1,018 mg sodium, 108 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Lemony Apple Dumplings in Taste of Home August/September 1994, p25