Lemony apple dumplings

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Flour
1¼ teaspoon Salt -- divided
⅓ cup Shortening
4 tablespoons Milk -- cold
½ cup Brown sugar
3 tablespoons Butter or margarine --
Softened
½ teaspoon Cinnamon
4 mediums Apple -- peeled, cored
1 Egg white -- beaten
***lemon sauce***
½ cup Sugar
4 teaspoons Cornstarch
1 cup Water
3 tablespoons Butter or margarine
4 teaspoons Lemon juice
2 teaspoons Lemon peel -- grated
⅛ teaspoon Salt

Directions

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.

Recipe By : Taste Of Home

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