Apple Dumplings with Caramel Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 80 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Of all my autumn recipes, apple dumplings are a hands-down favorite. I found this treat years ago in an Amish cookbook. A rich, homemade caramel sauce tops it off. âLois Stache, Brillion, WI Ingredients:
2/3 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed |
1/4 cup milk |
2 medium apples, peeled and cored |
4 teaspoons brown sugar |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
4 teaspoons butter |
caramel sauce: |
2 teaspoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup water |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/3 cup packed brown sugar |
3 tablespoons butter |
dash salt |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball; divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 8-in. square. Cut apples in half horizontally; place an apple bottom on each square. Place brown sugar and cinnamon in the core of each bottom; dot each with 2 teaspoons butter. Replace apple tops.
3. Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Place in a greased 8-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Add the sugars, butter and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over dumplings.
5. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 2 servings.
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