How to make it

  • Combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until about the size of small peas.
  • Add cold water, a little at a time, mixing with fork until particles form a ball when pressed together.
  • Roll out on lightly floured board 1/8" thick. Cut in 6" circles.
  • Peel and core apples; place 2" apart in greased casserole or 13" x 9" x 2" pan.
  • Combine cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/2 c. sugar.
  • Divide mixture and put in centers of apples.
  • Dot with 2 tblsp. butter.
  • Fit pastry circle over each apple, barely tucking it under.
  • Prick pastry in several places.
  • Bake in very hot oven 450 degrees F about 25 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees. Remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/2 c. sugar, lemon juice and remaining 2 tblsp. butter; add hot water.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Pour over dumplings; return to oven at once and continue baking 15 minutes or until apples are tender.
  • Serve warm or cold with cream or vanilla ice cream.
  • Makes 6 servings.

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    " It was excellent "
    chefelaine ate it and said...
    This sounds delicious, and a must-try! FIVE :+D
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  • alliberries 15 years ago
    Thank you for the recipe!! Apple picking is just around the corner. my favorite time of year!!!
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  • kimberry 15 years ago
    Wow! What a nice recipe Thank you so much :)
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