Blushing Beauties

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A tasty spin on the classic apple dumplings.

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  • 6
  • Average
  • 30 mins
  • 60 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 6 medium-large baking apples, peeled and cored (reserve the peels!)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 7 tablespoons orange juice
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 6 teaspoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

Place the water and the apple peelings in a saucepan and cover.
Cook over medium heat 5-10 minutes until the peelings are tender.
Remove the peelings; add the sugar and continue to cook for another 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl sift together the flour and salt.
Cut in the shortening until small peas forms.
Mix in the orange juice until the dough holds together.
Form the dough into a square.
On a floured surface roll the dough out into a rectangle that is roughly 12x18 inches.
Cut the dough into 6 strips that are 6x9 inches.

Step 3

Wrap a pastry strip around each apple, sealing the side and bottoms.
Place in a baking dish so the apples are not touching.

Step 4

In a bowl combine the brown sugar and nutmeg.
Divide evenly among the center of the apples.
Place 1 teaspoon butter in the center of each apple.

Step 5

Pour the reserved syrup around the dumplings.

Step 6

Bake for 45 minutes.
Bast the apple with the syrup.
Continue cooking another 15 minutes.
Serve while warm with ice cream

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