Apple Dumplings
["6 pared cored golden or red apples", "1 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "3 Tbsp. butter", "1 3/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 Tbsp. butter", "heavy cream", "pastry for 2 crust pie"]
["Roll out pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut pastry into 6 square sections. Place an apple in center of each section. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon. Fill apple cavities with cinnamon mixture. Dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Fold pastry over each apple. Place in a baking dish. In a pot, combine 1 cup sugar, water and 3 tablespoons butter. Boil for 3 minutes. Pour hot syrup around dumplings. Bake at 425\u00b0 for 40 to 45 minutes, until browned. Serve with cream or ice cream."]
["red apples", "sugar", "water", "butter", "cinnamon", "sugar", "butter", "heavy cream", "pastry"]