Spiral Apple Dumplings
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Serves: 12
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup margarine or butter
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup shortening
- ⅔ cup milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups shredded, peeled cooking apples (3 to 4 medium), such as Golden Delicious, Rome, Granny Smith, Jonathan, or Newton Pippin
- For sauce:
- In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, the water, butter, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Bring to a boil, and boil for 5 minutes; set aside (should have about 2 cups sauce).
- For dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until pea-size.
- Make well in center of mixture and add milk all at once.
- Stir just until moistened.
- Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth.
- Roll out to 12x10-inch rectangle, but be careful not to get dough too thin as it will make it difficult to roll up.
- For filling:
- Combine ¼ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon; set aside.
- Sprinkle shredded apples evenly over dough. Sprinkle with sugar mixture.
- Roll dough into spiral, starting from a long side. Pinch seam and ends, to seal.
- Cut into twelve 1-inch-thick pieces. Place in 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Pour sauce over dumplings and bake at 350° for about 50 minutes or until golden.
Recipe by Clever Housewife at https://cleverhousewife.com/2012/09/spiral-apple-dumplings/
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