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Applecots

Course: Fruits

Ingredients

  • 1 No. 2 1/2 Can (3 1/2 Cups) Apricot Halves
  • 2 Medium Apples Pared & Cut Into 9 Pieces
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 2/3 Cup Shortening
  • 1/2 Cup Milk
  • About 6 Teaspoons Butter
  • 1 1/4 Cup Apricot Syrup Reserved
  • 1/2 Cup Sugar
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar
  • 4 to 6 Apricot Halves Mashed

Instructions

  • Drain apricot halves and reserve syrup.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. cut in shortening until particles are the size of small peas. Add milk and stir until dough clings together in a ball. Roll out dough on floured surface to a 12x18-inch rectangle. Cut into six 6-inch squares.
  • Place 3 apple slices, 2 or 3 apricot halves, and about a teaspoon of butter in the center of each. Fold corners to center and pinch together. Arrange dumplings in an 11x7- or 9x9-inch pan.
  • Bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) for 15 minutes. Pour hot Apri-Cinnamon syrup over dumplings. Continue baking for 20 to 25 minutes until deep golden brown. Serve warm with Apricot topping or cream. Makes 6 dumplings.
  • Apri-Cinnamon Syrup: In saucepan combine 1 1/2 cup reserved apricot syrup, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Apricot Topping: Beat whipping cream until thick. Fold in 1 tablespoon sugar and mashed apricot halves.

Notes

If you use Self-Rising Flour, omit baking powder and salt.