Apple Dumplings | The History Galley 1945 U.S. Navy Cookbook Recipe

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar texture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness.

Cut into 5-inch squares.

Place apples in the center of each square.

Sprinkle each apple with 1 ounce of sugar and cinnamon mixture.

Fold opposite corners of dough over the apples and pinch edges together firmly.

Place in greased pans.

Sprinkle with 4 pounds of sugar (note: this may be a discrepancy).

Add 1 1/4 cup boiling water.

Bake in a hot oven at 400°F for about 40 minutes.

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