Apple Dumplings

Methods/steps

heat oven to 425°F. grease 11-1/2 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
for crust, prepare dough (see classic crisco crust). roll out two-thirds of pastry into 14-inch square on lightly floured surface. cut into 4 squares. roll remaining pastry into 14 x 7-inch rectangle. cut into 2 squares.
for filling, place 1 apple in center of each pastry square. combine nuts, raisins and cinnamon. spoon into center of apples.
moisten corners of each square. bring 2 opposite corners of pastry up over apple and press together. repeat with other corners. press pastry seams together along sides of dumpling. place dumplings in prepared baking dish.
for syrup, combine brown sugar and water in medium saucepan on low heat. stir until mixture comes to a boil. pour carefully around dumplings.
bake at 425°F for 40 minutes or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. spoon syrup over dumplings several times during baking. serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.