Cranberry Apple Dumplings recipe

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Cranberry Apple Dumplings (I make these during Thanksgiving)

 

 

6 medium (3-inch diameter) apples (such as Braeburn, Fuji, Granny Smith, or

Golden Delicious apples), cored1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tablespoon

cornstarch1 cup cranberry juice1 cup all-purpose flour2 tablespoons

granulated sugar1/8 teaspoon salt1/3 cup butter3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

Milk2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Directions Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Using a vegetable peeler partially peel

apples, leaving vertical strips of skin intact. Place apples in six 10-ounce

custard cups or 10-ounce au gratin dishes; set aside. In a bowl stir together

brown sugar and cornstarch. Add cranberry juice. Stir until sugar dissolves.

Divide syrup evenly among the dishes. Place dishes in a large shallow baking

pan. For pastry, in a medium mixing bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar,

and salt. Using a pastry blender cut in butter until pieces are pea-size.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the water over part of the mixture. Toss with a fork.

Push moistened dough to one side of the bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon of

water at a time until all the dough is moistened. If necessary, gently knead the

dough just until a ball forms. On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a

10-inch square. Cut square in half. Cut each half crosswise into 3 rectangles.

(You will have 6 rectangles total.) Set aside one rectangle

of pastry. Cut the remaining 5 rectangles into 1/4- to 1/2-inch-wide strips.

Randomly arrange strips vertically over apples in dishes, tucking one end of

each pastry strip into the center of the apples and pressing the rest of the

strip onto the surface of the apple. Using a leaf cookie cutter or a knife, cut

remaining rectangle of pastry into 6 leaf shapes. Brush all of the pastry pieces

with milk. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place the leaves on an ungreased cookie

sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to

cool. Bake apples, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until pastry is golden

brown and apples are tender. Stand prebaked leaves in the center of each baked

apple before serving. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.

 

 

 

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