Thanks, Jennifer, for the pie recipe! I can't wait to surprise my Mom with it this weekend! Here's the recipe for the dumplings. You may also want to search the archives, which is where I found this one...Have Fun & Good Luck! K.

APPLE DUMPLINGS

2-1/2 c. Flour
1 tsp. Salt
2/3 c. Shortening
1-3/4 c. Sugar
1-1/2 tbsp. Cinnamon
3 Apples, Sliced
4 tbsp. Butter
2 c. Water
2 tbsp. Red Hot Candies

Mix flour, salt and shortening. Roll out and cut into 6 to 8-inch squares or circles. Set aside. Mix butter, 1 cup sugar, water and candy. Boil until candy melts. Place a couple spoons of apple mixture in circles and cover with sugar and cinnamon mixture. Fold over and seal with fork. Place in pan and pour candy mixture over pies. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until candy mixture thickens.