*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                           Apple Honey Dumplings
 
 Recipe By     : Mother-S.E. Barton
 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Dumplings
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6      medium        apples
    2      cups          flour -- sifted
    1 1/2  teaspoons     baking powder
      1/2  teaspoon      salt
      1/2  cup           shortening
      1/3  cup           milk
    1      tablespoon    butter
    6      tablespoons   honey
    1      tablespoon    lemon juice
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
 					
                         Honeysauce:
      3/4  cup           honey
    2      tablespoons   butter
    2      tablespoons   shortening
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
      1/4  teaspoon      cinnamon
      1/4  teaspoon      nutmeg
 
 Pare and core apples. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; cut in 
 shortening. Add milk, mixing until soft dough is formed. Roll dough 
 into 12 x 8 inch rectangle; cut into six squares. Place an apple in 
 each square. Combine butter, honey, lemon juice and salt; blend well. 
 Fill apple centers with mixture. Moisten edges of dough with cold 
 water. Bring four corners of dough on top of apples; press edges 
 firmly together. Place in greased 10 x 10 x 2 inch pan.
 
 Honeysauce: Combine honey, butter, shortening and salt with 1 1/2 
 cups water. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Pour over dumplings. 
 Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes. 
 Yield: 6 servings.
 
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