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                            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 ingredients, 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