Grandmas Candied Apple Dumplings

August 04, 2018

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My very first Dutch oven experience was with my brother-in-law Dean Hatch at the Festival of the American West in Logan, Utah. Dean needed an assistant and I was fortunate enough to join him. This is his grandmother’s recipe and it was good enough for us to place in the desert competition. My family loves this treat from heaven and when you top it off with a little ice cream there is really nothing like it.

8 Med apples ( peeled and cored I love Granny Smith )
3/4 Cup Sugar
2 tsp. Cinnamon
8 T Butter
Pastry:
4 Cups Flour
1 1/2 tsp. Salt
1 1/3 Cup Shortening
1 Egg ( beaten )
1 T Vinegar
8 T Cold Water
Syrup:
2 Cups Water
1 Cup Sugar
1/2 Cup Butter
1/2 Cup Red Hot Candies

For pastry, place flour and salt in a bowl and cut-in shortening. In a measuring cup blend egg, water and vinegar. Add enough liquid to the flour mixture to hold the dough together. Divide into eight...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
687

Sodium
341mg
14% DV

Fat
34g
53% DV

Protein
6g
12% DV

Carbs
82g
27% DV

Fiber
4g
18% DV