Lemony Apple Dumplings

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemony Apple Dumplings

Recipe By : Sue Klapper
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:40
Categories : Apples

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 teaspoons salt -- divided
1/3 cup shortening
4 tablespoons cold milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 medium baking apples -- peeled, cored
1 egg white -- beaten
***lemon sauce***
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon peel -- grated
1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in
milk until pastry froms a ball; set aside.
Stir brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and remaining salt to form a paste.
Divide and press into center of each apple; pat any extra filling on outside
of apples. On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 14 inch square. Cut into
4 - 7 inch squares. Place one apple in center of each square. Brush edges of
pastry with egg white. Fold up corners to center; pinch to seal. Place in a
greased 9 inch square baking dish. Bake at 375 for 35 - 40 minutes or until
golden brown. Meanwhile, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in
water. Bring to a boil; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in remaining
ingredients until smooth. Serve warm over warm dumplings. Source: Taste of
Home Magazine.





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