Apple Dumplings with Syrup

Name: Apple Dumplings with Syrup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 24 servings.
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

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

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 722 calories, 41g fat (15g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 691mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Apple Dumplings in Country Woman October/November 2008

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Nolakathleen

Nov 18, 2012

This is the best Apple Dumpling recipe I have ever tasted. I make it for pot lucks and there is always requests for the recipe. It's not too sweet but makes a nice finish for a meal.
sgofpv

Nov 5, 2009

these are great!!! I made them for my family last year and everyone loved them. They tasted just like the ones my Grandmother made.