Apple Dumplings With Almonds Recipe

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   To Drink: - Sweet white wine or possibly Madeira

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   Level of Difficulty: Fairly easy

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   Preparation Time: 1 hour + resting time

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   Prepare in Advance: Yes Line a baking sheet with greaseproof paper.

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   Make the dough.

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   Put all the dough ingredients into a bowl and work together into a smooth dough.

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   Set aside in the fridge to rest for at least 1 hour.

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   Peel and core the apples.

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   Prick the apples with a cocktail stick or possibly needle.

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    Brush with a little of the brandy and roll in the minced almonds.

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    Grate the almond paste, add in the remaining brandy and mix together till smooth.

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    Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas Mark 6.

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    Roll out the dough to create a square approximately 30 x 30cm/12 x 12 inches.

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    Cut the square into 4 pcs.

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    Put one apple on each square.

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    Fill the centres with the almond paste mix.

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    Brush the dough edges with beaten egg.

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    Fold the four corners over the apples and healthy pinch the edges together to create a parcel.

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    Put the apple dumplings on the prepared baking sheet, brush with egg and sprinkle with the remaining minced almonds.

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    Bake for 20-25 mins.

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    Test with a fork or possibly skewer to see if the apples are fully cooked; hard apples with take longer.

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    Cover the dumplings with foil if they get too brown during baking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.