Apple Honey Dumplings

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Apple Honey Dumplings

Recipe By : Mother-S.E. Barton
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Dumplings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 medium apples
2 cups flour -- sifted
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
6 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Honeysauce:
3/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons shortening
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Pare and core apples. Sift flour with baking powder and salt; cut in
shortening. Add milk, mixing until soft dough is formed. Roll dough
into 12 x 8 inch rectangle; cut into six squares. Place an apple in
each square. Combine butter, honey, lemon juice and salt; blend well.
Fill apple centers with mixture. Moisten edges of dough with cold
water. Bring four corners of dough on top of apples; press edges
firmly together. Place in greased 10 x 10 x 2 inch pan.

Honeysauce: Combine honey, butter, shortening and salt with 1 1/2
cups water. Bring to a boil; boil for 5 minutes. Pour over dumplings.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes.
Yield: 6 servings.

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