Schnitz un knepp (apples and buttons)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1quartDried apples
3poundsSmoked ham
2tablespoonsBrown sugar
2cupsFlour
4teaspoonsBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1Egg; well beaten
3tablespoonsMelted butter
½cupMilk

Directions

Cover the dried apples with water; soak overnight. In the morning, cover ham with water and simmer for 2 hrs. Add the apples & water in which they have been soaked & continue to simmer about 1 hr. Add the brown sugar.

Dumplings: Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, & pepper. Quickly stir in all at one time just until blended a mixture of the beaten egg, butter, & milk. Drop by tablespoons onto simmering ham & apples. Tightly cover the kettle & cook

for 20 min. Serve piping hot on a large platter. 8-10 servings Posted to recipelu-digest by Sandy <sandysno@...> on Mar 19, 1998