Baked Crusted Apples
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Estimated Cost: $11.50 - $13.00
Serving Size: 3
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups of flour
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½ teaspoon of salt
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½ cup of vegetable shortening
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⅓ cup of ice water
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3 medium granny smith apples
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4 teaspoons of melted butter
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3 ½ teaspoons of sugar
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¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons of caramel sauce
Utensils:
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Large bowl
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Small bowl
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Spoon or whisk
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Two knives
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Plastic wrap
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Medium-large saucepan
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Peeler
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9x13 inch baking dish
Directions
Dough:
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Mix together flour and sugar in a large bowl
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Mix in the shortening using knifes until crumbly
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Combine gradually in a bowl with cold water until dough forms a mass
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Divide into 4 equal portions and wrap with a plastic wrap
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Refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight
Apples:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
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Peel and core apple using the peeler and a butter knife
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Mix together sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl
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Roll refrigerated dough into roughly 7 inch squares
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Place an apple into each square
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Place 1 teaspoon of sugar mix and 1 teaspoon of butter into the center of each apple
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Pull up the edges of the dough over the apple gently, pinch to seal
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Place the dough covered apples in a baking dish, sprinkle with cinnamon
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Heat caramel sauce in saucepan on medium heat until bubbling
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Pour mixture evenly over apples
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Bake for 50-55 minutes, basting occasionally
* Optional:
Add a scoop of ice cream over the top
