Quick Apple Dumplings

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup sugar
2 (15-ounce) packages refrigerated piecrusts
8 medium Braeburn apples, peeled and cored*
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut up
Vanilla ice cream (optional)

Bring 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon
nutmeg to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly;
reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat,
and stir in 1/4 cup butter. Set syrup aside.
Combine 2/3 cup sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and remaining 1/4
teaspoon nutmeg.

Cut piecrusts in half, and roll into 8-inch circles. Place 1 apple in center of
each circle. Sprinkle each evenly with sugar mixture; dot evenly with 3
tablespoons butter.

Fold dough over apples, pinching to seal. Place in a lightly greased 13- x
9-inch baking dish. Drizzle with syrup.

Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

*Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples may be substituted.

Yield: 8 servings

Southern Living, SEPTEMBER 2001
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