Apple Dumplings(Makes 6 Servings)

• 1 1/2 c. sugar, divided
• 5 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 2 c. water
• 1 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, divided
• 1 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, divided
• 1 recipe never-fail pie crust
• 6 baking apples (such as Jonathan)

1. Make a syrup by combining 1 cup sugar, 3 teaspoons cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg in saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes.
2. Turn off heat.
3. Roll pastry dough out until it is about 1/8-inch thick.
4. Cut into six (7-inch) squares.
5. Peel and halve apples, then remove cores. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg and fill apple centers with this mixture.
6. Place an apple in the center of a pastry square.
7. Dot with 2 tablespoons melted butter and bring the points of pastry over apple to overlap.
8. Press dough together to seal.
9. Repeat with remaining apples.
10. Place 2 inches apart in baking pan.
11. Bake at 425u0b0 for 45 minutes.

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=855103 (may not work)