Apple Dumplings With Cinnamon Syrup

Note: while there are multiple steps to this recipe, this dish is broken down into workable categories to help you better plan for preparation and cooking.

Make the Dumplings

1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to  375 F/190 C/Gas 5.

   

2. Lightly butter a large, shallow baking dish.

   

3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.

   

4. Cut in 10 tablespoons of the butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.

   

5. Gradually add the milk, stirring to make a soft dough.

   

6. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle.

   

7. Cut the rolled out dough into 5-inch squares.

   

8. Place several pieces of apple on each square of dough. Sprinkle each with about 2 teaspoons sugar and a light sprinkling cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

   

9. Cut remaining butter into small cubes and dot each dumpling with a with a few pieces of the remaining butter.

   

10. Moisten edges of each dumpling with water; bring corners to center, pinching edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dumplings.

    

11. Place dumplings 1 inch apart in the prepared baking dish.

    

Make the Syrup and Bake:

1. Gather the ingredients.

   

2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour the syrup over the dumplings.

   

3. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown.

   

4. Serve hot with a drizzling of cream or a scoop of ice cream.