Apple Dumplings with Rich Cinnamon Sauce Recipe:

INGREDIENTS:

5 tablespoons softened butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
4 apples (any variety but Red Delicious) peeled, halved, and cored, a thin sliver cut off bottoms so apples sit flat
1 (15 ounce) container 9-inch pie crusts
1 egg white
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Preparation:

* Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
* Mix 3 Tbs. of butter, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon and all the nuts in a small bowl. Spoon a portion of the mixture into each hollowed-out apple core.
* For boxed pie crusts, unroll one of the dough sheets onto a floured work surface. Pulling on sides of dough to straighten rounded edges, roll it into an approximate 12-inch square, then cut the dough into four 6-inch squares; brush the perimeter of each square with egg white. Set an apple half on each square. Bring up the 4 corners of dough around the apple and pinch edges to seal. Place on a large (at least 18- by 12-inch) parchment-covered baking dish. Brush dumpling tops and sides with egg white; sprinkle with sugar. Repeat process with remaining apples and dough.
* Bake dumplings until pastry sets and starts to turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes longer.
* While apples bake, bring 1 cup water, the remaining 2 Tbs. butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon to boil in asmall saucepan over medium heat. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tsps. water; whisk into hot syrup for a smooth sauce. Cover, keep warm.
* For each serving, spoon a portion of sauce on a dessert plate. Set apple dumpling over warm sauce; serve immediately.

Spice Cake Mix -1 box

Apple Pie Filling -1 can

Eggs -3

Fat-Free Sour Cream -3/4 cup

Water -1/4 cup

Vegetable oil -2 tbsp

Almond extract -1 tsp

Brown Sugar -2 tbsp

Ground Cinnamon -1/2 tsp

Glaze:

Confectioners” Sugar -2/3 cup

Whole or Fat Free Milk -2tsp

PREPARATION OF APPLE PIE – COFFEE CAKE:-

· Set aside 1 tablespoon cake mix. Set aside 1 1/2 cups pie filling.

· In a Mixing bowl, combine eggs, sour cream, water, oil, extract and remaining cake mix and pie filling.

· Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.

· Pour half of the batter into a 10-inch fluted tube pan coated with nonstick cooking spray

· Combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and reserved cake mix, and sprinkle over batter.

· Spoon reserved pie filling over batter to within 3/4 inch of edges; top with remaining batter.

· Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean.

· Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack

· In a small bowl, combine glaze ingredients. Drizzle over cooled cake.