Pennsylvania Apple Dumplings

• 8 Medium Granny Smith Apples
• Two 15 oz. packages refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade that’s what I use)
• APPLE FILLING INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 C brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 TBS butter, softened
• SYRUP INGREDIENTS:
• 1 1/2 C sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 2 C water
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 C butter

Instructions

1. Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan and bring  to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and  simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup butter. Set syrup aside.

3. Combine apple filling ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Mix with a fork until you have a crumb consistency.

4. Cut each pie crust in half. Form each half into a ball and place on a lightly floured surface. Roll into 8 inch circles.

5. Place each apple onto the center of each circle and fill the empty core with the crumb filling.

6. Fold the dough over the apples, pinching at the top to seal.

7. Place each apple in a lightly greased 13″ x 9″ baking dish. Drizzle with the syrup.

8. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 – 45 minutes until crust is golden brown. Tent with foil if crust is browning too much.

Sister Kylene