Getting you in the mood even more!

It's almost apple picking time!
Seems an appropriate time to share with you my apple dumpling recipe.
This recipe is the old-fashioned one with real thick gooey caramel sauce drizzled over the dumpling, YUMMY!
Easy to make too. Takes a little while to prepare the dough but worth it, I believe to serve this special autumn treat to family and friends.

Amish Apple Dumplings 8 servings


Prep: 40 minutes

Bake: 45 minutes

Cook: 14 minutes

Cool: 10 minutes

Stand: 10 minutes

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1-1/4 cups shortening

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup cold water

1 tablespoon vinegar

8 small cooking apples (about 2 pounds)

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2/3 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup butter, cut up

2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/3 cup whipping cream

Directions

1. For pastry: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas. In a small bowl, combine egg, the 1/4 cup cold water and vinegar. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until all of the dough is moistened. Form dough into a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. (Dough will be slightly sticky.)



2. Divide dough in half. Turn one portion dough out onto a well-floured surface. Roll to form a 12x12-inch square. Using pastry wheel or sharp knife, cut into four 6-inch squares.



3. Peel and core 4 apples. Place an apple on each pastry square. Fold corners to center over apple. Pinch edges to seal. Place dumplings in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Repeat with remaining pastry and apples.



4. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Cool at least 10 minutes.



5. Meanwhile, for caramel sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, 2/3 cup whipping cream, and corn syrup. Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium. Boil gently, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Transfer to a bowl; cover and set aside to cool slightly. Makes 8 servings.



6. To serve, in a chilled small bowl, whip 1/3 cup cream to soft peaks. Serve warm dumplings with caramel sauce and whipped cream.