pastry dough
2 tlbs. finely ground pecans pare and core 4 apples
1 cup all-purpose flour
pinch salt
1 tlbs. sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into small chuncks
1 egg white, chilled
2 tlbs. ice water
In a food processor grind pecans then add flour, salt, and sugar. Add the butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the egg white and blend it in to bind the dough until it holds together, if it is crumby, add the ice water, 1 tlb. at a time. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and place in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
syrup for dumplings
2 cups water
3 tlbs. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
filling for apple cavities
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 tlbs. butter
pour hot syrup around dumplings and bake 425 for 40 to 45 minutes
