I'm originally from Indianapolis and an autumn tradition in my husband's family is visiting the apple orchard to select the best of their delicious and sweet crop. Last year I accompanied them on their annual pilgrimage and while at the orchard store I purchased the most succulent and decadent Apple Dumplings ever.
I've dissected the treat to figure out how a busy, career woman can recreate it for the holidays. These are just as good as the dumplings made entirely from scratch...with time to spare to catch Lipstick Jungle!
Filling
6 Golden Delicious apples
Refrigerated pie crust
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Sauce
1 c. water
1/4 stick butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c. honey or Cane Patch Syrup
Dark rum to taste
Cut dough into squares large enough to wrap apples. Peel, core apples. Place each apple on square of dough. Rub brown sugar and cinnamon over the entire apple including the hollow core. Fold dough around apples and seal. Place in baking dish. Make sauce by bring all ingredients to a boil in saucepan. Pour over apples in pan. Bake about 1 hour at 350 degrees. Spoon sauce over apples while baking.
Serve with real or soy ice cream...Bon Appetit'
