Apple Dumplings With Cinnamon Syrup Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Dumplings With Cinnamon Syrup

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening
• ½ cup ice water
• 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ½ cup granulated sugar (for apples) + 1 cup granulated sugar (for syrup) + ½ cup packed brown sugar (for syrup)
• Butter

How to Make Apple Dumplings With Cinnamon Syrup

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
3. Cut in 1 cup shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add ½ cup ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into 6 equal parts.
6. While keeping the dough covered, prepare the apple filling. Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds).
7. In a medium bowl, toss the apples with ½ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
8. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup water, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
9. Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
10. On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough piece into a 6-inch circle.
11. Place about ½ cup of the apple filling in the center of each circle.
12. Moisten the edges of the dough with water.
13. Bring the edges of the dough up and over the apples, pinching to seal.
14. Place the dumplings in a greased 9x12 inch baking dish.
15. Pour the warm cinnamon syrup evenly over the dumplings.
16. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, or until the crust just begins to brown.
17. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the apples are tender.