How to Make and Freeze Homemade Apple Dumplings

During the fall season, are eager to go to our local orchard and harvest of fresh apple. Once I get home, I like to get busy cooking ... first up, some cakes baked Apple. The following recipe my aunt gave me about 15 years ago. When I make my own, I like to make double batches and freeze some "for later use. Freezing and heating tips: You can freeze the meatballs cooked by wrapping individually in plastic wrap. Once you are involved, the place some of them in a zippered freezer bag or freezer near the plastic container. When ready to use, thaw in the microwave to defrost setting 5 minutes. Then set the microwave at 75% power and heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Apple Dumplings Recipe 1 1 / 2 cups granulated sugar 1 / 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 / 4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups water 1 / 4 cup butter or margarine , softened 2 1 / 4 to 2 1 / 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 / 2 teaspoon salt 2 / 3 cup vegetable shortening (not oil) 1 / 2 cup cold milk 6.7 small apples or 4 to 5 large apples 1 / 3 cup granulated sugar 1 / 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Wash, peel and apples basis. I like my slice of apple into wedges, as if I was making a homemade cake. Place In a large bowl and set aside. How to make the syrup: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1 / 2 cups granulated sugar, 1 / 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Add 2 cups water and bring mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low simmer and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes or until it has started to thicken. Remove from heat and add the softened butter. "Leaving aside the syrup. How to make the dumpling dough: In bowl mix all purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Once combined, cut in shortening until mixture becomes brittle. Little by little cold milk and stir until the dough is completely moistened. With hands, form dough into a ball of large size. Roll out the dough on a floured board until dough turns into a large rectangle. Once deployed, cut the dough into 6-8 people. If your dough is slightly sticky, add a little flour 'again. How to make the apple filling: Add 1 / 3 cup granulated sugar, 1 / 4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1 / 4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for the apple slice. Mix gently with hands until well coated with sugar mixture. You want to divide the load according to how many seats implanted mass. In my case, I have separated into 6-8 servings. Place a portion of filling in the center of one of his paintings of pulp and point at the top with a knob of butter. Moisten the edges of the dough and fold the corners to enclose the filling into the dough. Lightly spray a rectangular baking dish with a nonstick cooking spray. Place your finished meatballs to skillet. With a spoon, spoon of honey in all the gnocchi. Place in oven preheated to 350 degrees and bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until done.