Apricot Dumplings

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with butter to prevent sticking.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until well combined. Add the cold butter pieces and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Pour in the milk and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.

4. In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this mixture aside for later.

5. Take each apricot half and place a small amount of the brown sugar mixture in the center where the pit used to be. Gently press the apricot halves back together.

6. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Flatten each piece of dough in your hand and place an apricot in the center. Wrap the dough around the apricot, sealing it completely to form a dumpling. Repeat this process for the remaining apricots and dough.

7. Arrange the apricot dumplings in the greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each one.

8. In a small saucepan, combine the water and any remaining brown sugar mixture. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved.

9. Carefully pour the hot sugar water over the apricot dumplings in the baking dish.

10. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and the apricots are tender.

11. Once done, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. These Apricot Dumplings are best enjoyed warm, either on their own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.