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.
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