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Easy Apple Dumplings | Mini Van Dreams
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Grandma's Easy Apple Dumplings

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins

Ingredients

Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup shortening
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 apples peeled, cored and sliced

Sauce

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F.
  • Combine crust ingredients together to form dough. Roll out to approximately ½ inch thick. Cut into 4 equal pieces
  • Place one sliced apple in the center of each dough portion. Pull dough around apple and press dough edges together to seal.
  • Place dumplings in an 8 x 8" baking dish prepared with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes. Immediately pour over apple dumplings.
  • Bake dumplings uncovered at 375° F for 35 minutes.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
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