Dumpling Ingredients

• 1 package of pie crusts (2 pie crusts)
• 1 tbsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sugar (or enough to suit tastes)
• 8 medium size firm, tart apples
• 3 tbsp. butter divided into smaller chunks
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Sauce Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 4 tbsp. butter

Dumpling Directions

1. Cut each pie crust into 4 squares
2. Mix cinnamon and sugar
3. Peel apples and remove core
4. Place apple on each crust square
5. Add 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and sugar to core hole
6. Add 1 tsp. butter and optional cheese to core hole
7. Wrap pie crust around apple and gently pinch crust together
8. Chill in 13x9 pan in refigerator for 1 hour or overnight

Sauce Directions

1. In a medium sauce pan, heat to a boil all sauce ingredients
2. Stir constantly till sauce thickens
3. Chill sauce

Final Directions

1. Pour sauce over chilled apples
2. Set oven to 500F and bake for 8-10 minutes
3. Turn oven down to 350F for 40 minutes
4. Serve warm in dish with ice cream or sour cream