PegsRecipes

This was one of my Mothers favorite recipes. It is over 60 years old, and still one of my most requested recipes. It takes a little more time to prepare but well worth it.

Pastry:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup shortening

1/3 cup milk

Sift flour & salt, cut in shortening. Add milk a tablespoon at a time. Mix & press together. Roll 1/4-inch thick. Cut in squares.

Sauce:

1 1/4 cups sugar

2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

Combine sugar, water & cinnamon. Cook 5 minutes & add butter.

6 apples

Raisins

Chopped nuts, toasted

Honey

Pare & core apples. Fill cavity with raisins & nuts, drizzle with a little honey, put a pat of butter on top & sprinkle with cinnamon. Place apple in center of square. Fold corners over & pinch edges together. Place in greased 9x13-inch pan. Pour sauce over dumplings. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes or until golden brown. I baste dumplings several times with sauce during baking

NOTE: I double sauce & pastry. I always make extra & I like more sauce.