Monday, August 9, 2010

Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings

Old Fashioned Apple Dumplings
6 servings


2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
vanilla ice cream, optional but highly recommended ;-)

Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-in. x 18-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares. Place 1/3 cup chopped apples in the center of each square. Brush edges of dough with water; fold up corners to center and pinch to seal. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Combine brown sugar, water and butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour over dumplings. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream if desired and enjoy!


3 comments:

Tami said...

Definitely the perfect old timey dessert!

Tina said...

This is exactly the same way my family has been making them since I was a child.Yum!

Leah said...

Mmm, those look fantastic!