DOUGH:

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups shortening
1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 cup cold water
1 tbsp. vinegar

Mix flour, shortening, sugar and salt until crumbly. Beat egg in 1/2 cup cold water and tablespoon of vinegar. Combine both mixtures and mix well.

Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before rolling out. Use as needed, as dough can be kept several days in refrigerator and can also be frozen.

SYRUP:

2 cups water
2 cups sugar
1 pkg. red hots
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter

Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat syrup ingredients until red hots are melted.

Roll dough out and cut into 3x3-inch squares. Fill each square with peeled and sliced apples, folding dough around apple slices and placing with folded side down in large casserole pan.

Pour sugar mixture over dumplings and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.