Add the flour and salt to a food processor. Pulse to mix.
Add the diced butter. Pulse until the texture of coarse sand.
Add the milk. Pulse to bring together.
Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Roll out and cut into 6 separate pieces.
Assembly and Baking
Peel and slice 5 apples. Set aside.
PRO-TIP: You can cover the apples in cold water, or squeeze on some fresh lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
Seal apples inside dough, resulting in 6 individual dumplings.
Place the dumplings in a 9" x 9" baking dish.
Make the caramel sauce in a saucepan. Once the sugar has melted pour over dumplings.
Bake for 35 minutes at 350℉ or until golden brown.
Let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving with ice cream and extra caramel sauce.
RECIPE TIPS
My grandma always used shortening. I replaced the shortening for butter, but you could also substitute coconut oil.You don't have to use the food processor for the dough, my grandma always just mixed it up in a bowl. Vegan Substitutions: Coconut oil = ButterAlmond milk = MilkServe with some delicious vanilla ice cream!