Pumpkin Dumplings...

As we approach Thanksgiving, and that fact that I haven't gotten it posted earlier, enjoy my take on pumpkin dumplings.

First make the crust. I used a very easy pie crust recipe, yep from scratch.

In a bowl mix 2 heaping cups of flour. A pinch of Salt, 1/2 cup of oil, and 1/2 cup of milk.

It should mix up nicely. Although this photo doesn't help much does it.

Get ready to roll out the crust. You will need a rolling pin and 2 sheets of wax paper.

Place the ball of dough between the two piece of wax paper and then roll out the dough.

Once the dough is rolled out place it in the freezer until you need it again. Leave it in the wax paper.Next, make the filling. You will start with a can of pumpkin pie mix.

The mix is already flavored, but I like a bit of additional pumpkin pie spice, just to taste. You can also use cinnamon and/or nutmeg. Make sure it is thoroughly mixed together.

Now search for the pan to bake the dumplings on. I love my large bar pan from Pampered Chef for these. I do put it in the oven and heat it while the oven is heating to 350 degrees.

Pull the crust out of the freezer and then cut it into sections. Place a small scope of filing in middle and then fold in the edges. If it does not completely cover, it's ok.

Take the pan out of the oven and arrange the dumplings so they can expand just a bit, they will not do too much expanding. Then bake until golden brown 10 minutes or so.

While the dumplings are baking, make the drizzle. Put a cup or two of brown sugar into a skillet. Then add a bit of cinnamon and just a bit of water.

Continuously stir the sauce. Until it is thick but not too thick that it will not drizzle.

Take the dumplings out of the oven. Almost done!

Place the dumplings on your plate/bowl, drizzle with topping and add a scope of vanilla ice cream on the side. YUM! Note to self, have camera ready when placing ice cream near a hot dumpling., it will melt quickly.

ENJOY!

(You can make the filling as you would for pie filling, but I like it this way. I also make a batch by placing the crust in a mini muffin tin and then adding the topping and covering, worked very well.)