Cinnamon Pecan Apple Dumplings Food

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH RICH CINNAMON SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut a thin sliver off of the bottom of each apple so that they sit flat.
• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Mix 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and all the nuts in a small bowl.
• Spoon a portion of the mixture into each hallowed-out apple.
• For boxed pie crust, unroll one of the dough sheets onto a floured work surface.
• Pulling on side of dough to straighten rounded edges, roll it into an approximate 12-inch square.
• Then cut the dough into four 6-inch squares.
• Brush the edge of each square with egg white.
• Set an apple half on each square.
• Bring up the dough's 4 corners around the apple and pinch edges to seal.
• Place on a large (at least 12-by-18-inch) parchment-covered baking dish.
• Brush dumpling tops and sides with egg whites.
• Sprinkle with sugar.
• Repeat the process with remaining apples and dough.
• Bake dumplings until pastry sets and starts to turn golden, about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 375 and bake until golden-brown, about 20 minutes longer.
• While apples bake, bring 1 cup water, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to boil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons water; whisk into hot syrup for a smooth sauce.
• Cover, keep warm.
• For each serving, spoon a portion of sauce on a dessert plate.
• Set apple dumpling over warm sauce, and serve immediately.

CINNAMON APPLE DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. With a fork, stir in water until dough forms a ball. Roll out on a floured surface to a 14x7-in. rectangle; cut crust in half. , Peel and core apples; place an apple on each square of crust. Combine sugar and cinnamon; spoon into apples. Moisten edges of crust with water and gather around apples; pinch seams to seal., Place dumplings in an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan or a shallow 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Brush with cream. , In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, Red Hots, cornstarch, water and butter. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently; boil for 2 minutes. Pour between dumplings. , Bake until crust is golden brown and apples are tender, 35-45 minutes. Serve warm, with cream if desired.

BAKED APPLE, RAISIN, AND BROWN SUGAR DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Using melon baller, core apples, leaving bottoms intact. Place in glass pie dish, spacing apart. Microwave uncovered at 50 percent power until tender, about 10 minutes. Refrigerate 5 minutes to cool.
• Meanwhile, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar to small saucepan. Add raisins and 3 tablespoons heavy cream and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Combine 3 tablespoons cinnamon sugar and remaining heavy cream in medium bowl and whisk to peaks. Cover and refrigerate. Roll out each biscuit on floured surface to thin 8-inch round; brush lightly with egg. Place apple in center of each round; fill apples with raisin mixture, overfilling slightly. Pull 4 sides of dough up to top of apple (from 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions) and twist in center, making apple stem shape. Using fingertips, press seams tightly to seal. Transfer dumplings to baking sheet. Brush dumplings with egg; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar.
• Bake dumplings until golden, about 18 minutes. Serve with cinnamon whipped cream.

APPLE DUMPLINGS WITH CINNAMON SYRUP

Steps:

• Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Add enough water to make dough. Divide dough into 6 equal parts. Keep covered while making filling.
• Peel and slice apples. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
• Put syrup ingredients in medium saucepan. Boil for 3 minutes.
• Roll each pastry piece into a circle. Place apples in center of each circle. Wet edges of pastry and bring up edges around the apples. Pinch to seal.
• Place dumplings in a 9x12 baking dish. Pour syrup over the top of dumplings.
• Bake at 425° about 5 minutes or until crust just starts to brown. Reduce temperature to 350° and bake 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

CINNAMON APPLE CREAM CHEESE DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Follow the directions for the Cinnamon Apple Cream Cheese Spread:.
• In a medium bowl cream butter and cream cheese together, until just incorporated.
• Add 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and beat till blended.
• Add frozen apple juice concentrate and beat till smooth.
• Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
• Turn on deep fryer to about 325°F.
• Take wonton skin, place about 1 teaspoon of the spread in the middle of the wonton skin.
• Wet outer edges of wonton skin. Fold together, press firmly.
• Place in deep fryer until golden.
• Remove from deep fryer, place on plate or baking pan. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on each side. Allow to cool before eating!