Old-Fashioned Apple Dumplings
Classic apple dumplings feature sliced fruit enveloped in pastry dough, baked until golden in a rich, spiced syrup.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F and butter a 9x13 baking dish.
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Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
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Cut 10 tablespoons of butter into the flour mixture until coarse.
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Gradually stir in milk to form a soft dough.
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Roll dough into an 1/8-inch thick rectangle and cut into 5-inch squares.
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Place apple pieces on each dough square, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
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Dot each dumpling with small cubes of the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
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Moisten the dough edges with water, bring corners to the center, and pinch to seal.
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Arrange dumplings evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
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Pour the hot syrup over the arranged dumplings.
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Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown and the syrup is thick.
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Serve warm.