Ingredients
2/3 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/8 teaspoon salt1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup milk2 medium apples, peeled and cored4 teaspoons brown sugar1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon4 teaspoons butterCARAMEL SAUCE:2 teaspoons all-purpose flour1/2 cup water1/3 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butterDash salt
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball; divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
On a well-floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 8-in. square. Cut apples in half horizontally; place an apple bottom on each square. Place brown sugar and cinnamon in the core of each bottom; dot each with 2 teaspoons butter. Replace apple tops.
Gently bring up corners of pastry to center; pinch edges to seal. Place in a greased 8-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Add the sugars, butter and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until smooth and blended. Pour over dumplings.
Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until apples are tender and pastry is golden brown. Serve warm.
