Name: Apple Dumplings with Syrup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 2
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 -

Ingredients for - Apple Dumplings with Syrup

1. 8 cups all-purpose flour

2. 3 tablespoons baking powder

3. 4-1/2 teaspoons salt

4. 1-1/2 pounds butter-flavored shortening

5. 2 cups 2% milk

6. 24 medium tart apples, peeled and cored

7. 1-1/2 cups sugar

8. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

9. 1/2 cup butter, divided

10. SYRUP:

11. 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar

12. 1-1/2 cups water

13. 1 cup butter, cubed

14. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to cook deliciously - Apple Dumplings with Syrup

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over apples.

5 . Stage

Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm.