Apple Dumpling Dessert

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This delicious dessert has a nice bones - no bites of dry crust without filling. The layers have plenty of apple pieces and are sweetened with a yummy syrup." from taste of home."

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Steps

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In a bowl , combine flour and salt.

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Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Sprinkle with water , 1 t.

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At a time , and toss with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball.

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Divide dough into four parts.

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On a lightly floured surface , roll one part of the dough to fit the bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.

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Place in dish.

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Top with a third of the apples.

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Combine sugar and cinnamon.

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Sprinkle a third over apples.

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Repeat layers of pastry , apples and cinnamon-sugar twice.

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Roll out the remaining dough to fit the top of dish and place on top.

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Using a sharp knife , cut 2 inch slits through all layers at once.

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For syrup , bring water and sugar to a boil.

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Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved.

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Pour over top crust.

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Bake at 400 for 35-40 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

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Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream if desired.

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Ingredients

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flour, salt, shortening, cold water, tart apples, sugar, ground cinnamon, water, brown sugar, whipped topping, vanilla ice cream