*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *
 
                              Apple Dumplings
 
 Recipe By     : Mom D
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Fruit
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6                    apples -- peeled and cored
                         -----Syrup-----
    1      cup           sugar
    1      cup           water
      1/8  teaspoon      cinnamon
      1/8  teaspoon      nutmeg
    2      drops         red food coloring
    2      tablespoons   butter
                         -----dough-----
    2      cups          flour
    2      teaspoons     baking powder
    1      teaspoon      salt
      2/3  cup           shortening
      1/2  cup           milk
 
 Syrup:
 Mix the syrup ingredients and heat over medium heat until the sugar is
 melted and the butter is melted.
 Dough:
 Sift the dry ingredeints, cut in the shortening and then add the milk and
 stir until just moistened. Roll 1/4-inch thick on a lightly floured board
 and cut into 6 squares.
 Assembly:
 Place an apple, centered, on a square of dough. Sprinkle with sugar,
 cinnamon and nutmeg then dot with butter. Moisten the edges of the dough,
 fold corners together and pinch. Place 1-inch apart in a baking dish.  When
 all apples are done, pour the syrup over them, sprinkle with sugar. Bake in
 a 350 degree oven for about 35 minutes or until apples are tender.
 
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 Per serving: 604 Calories; 28g Fat (41% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 86g
 Carbohydrate; 13mg Cholesterol; 527mg Sodium