The Ugly Dumpling

We usually have Family Night on Mondays. The kids truly treasure this time alone with Mom and Dad. Of course, they always fight over Dad when we sing the "Sunbeam" song because he can throw them up higher in the air than I can.... and they love taking turns leading "Do As I'm Doing." Even Tornado takes a turn.
Well, after reading a friend's blog with some great kid-friendly recipes, we made Ugly Dumplings. While they were in the oven we read 1 Samuel 16:7 and the story of the Ugly Duckling. They were so sad for that poor "duckling."

But they sure didn't mind eating the Ugly Dumplings! They were very good.

Ugly Dumplings
1 medium apple, or pear
1 package of extra large refrigerated biscuits
2 T sugar
¼ t ground cinnamon
2 T butter or margarine
1 T butter or margarine, melted

Peel and chop fruit.

Separate biscuits, on a lightly floured surface, pat or roll each biscuit into a 4 inch circle. Place about 1 T fruit in the middle of each biscuit.

Stir together sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over fruit. Dot each with some butter.

Shape into bundles and seal by moistening and pinching the edges. Place in a greased muffin pan. Brush with melted butter. Bake at 375 for 11-13 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm. Makes 10.