My Mom's Apple Dumplings Recipe

Name: My Mom's Apple Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅓ cup shortening; ¾ cup buttermilk, although I think my mom substituted with milk soured with lemon juice; 8 small apples, peeled, cored and wedged but keep together; 4 teaspoons cinnamon; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup sugar; ½ cup water

Servings: persons

2 cups flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup shortening
¾ cup buttermilk, although I think my mom substituted with milk soured with lemon juice
8 small apples, peeled, cored and wedged but keep together
4 teaspoons cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sugar
½ cup water

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["Sift flour twice.", "Once on its own and a second time with the baking soda and salt.", "Cut in shortening until the mixture is fine, like a cornmeal.", "Add buttermilk.", "Mix until a stiff dough forms.", "Turn dough out on to a floured board and knead slightly.", "Roll the dough into a 20x10 inch rectangle.", "Cut into 8 5"" squares.", "Place an apple (already cored, peeled, and sectioned) into the center of each square.", "Stand it up as if you were putting a puzzle together.", "Top each apple with 1/2 TBS butter, some sugar, and cinnamon.", "Fold the corners of each square to the top and center, covering each apple completely.", "Make sure the tops are sealed well.", "Place the dumplings on a greased baking pan (a casserole pan) and bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees.", "In the meantime, make a simple syrup with the 1 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup water (heat until sugar dissolves in a pan).", "Pour this syrup over the dumplings, and place back in oven to bake for another 15 minutes at 425 degrees.", "Serve with ice cream for desert or milk for breakfast!", "Yummy!"]

921

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅓ cup shortening, and more.

Yes, My Mom's Apple Dumplings falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

My Mom's Apple Dumplings

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