Apple Dumplings With Cinnamon Syrup

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Got this in a recipe swap a few years ago from a woman who owned a small diner. she says customers really enjoyed these, maybe you will too. eat warm from the oven or re-heat in microwave, scrumptious with vanilla ice cream. ovens vary so bake time is a guess.

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Steps

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Mix flour and salt.

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Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly.

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Add enough water to make dough.

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Divide dough into 6 equal parts.

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Keep covered while making filling.

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Peel and slice apples.

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Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.

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Set aside.

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Put syrup ingredients in medium saucepan.

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Boil for 3 minutes.

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Roll each pastry piece into a circle.

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Place apples in center of each circle.

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Wet edges of pastry and bring up edges around the apples.

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Pinch to seal.

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Place dumplings in a 9x12 baking dish.

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Pour syrup over the top of dumplings.

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Bake at 425 about 5 minutes or until crust just starts to brown.

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Reduce temperature to 350 and bake 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

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Ingredients

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flour, salt, shortening, water, apples, cinnamon, sugar, butter