Apple Dumplings In Honey Syrup With Caramelized Apples - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups self-rising flour
1 cup butter, softened + 2 1/2 tbsp
2 None apple, cored, peeled, finely chopped
1/2 cup milk
1 None egg, lightly beaten
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar + 1 tbsp
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon
None None half-and-half, to serve

Preparation

Sift flour into a large bowl. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add 1 apple. Whisk together milk, egg and vanilla then add to flour. Mix until soft and sticky then shape into 16 balls. Set aside.
To make the honey syrup, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar and honey. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins. Working in batches, add dumplings and cook, covered, for 10-12 mins, or until cooked through.
To make caramelised apple, melt remaining butter over high heat. Add sugar and cinnamon. Add remaining apple and saute for 3-4 mins, until caramelised. Serve with dumplings and syrup, topped with half-and-half.