Apple or pear dumplings

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup very cold Plugra butter, cut into chunks
about 1/2 cup cold water
3 pared and cored apples or firm pears
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup caramel sauce or sorghum
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In processor, make pastry crust. Roll out 1/8 inch thick. With pastry cutter, cut out three 7 inch squares, 6 strips that are 6 inches long and 3/4 inches wide, and three 1 inch circles. Place an apple on each of the squares and bring up the points of dough to the top of each apple or pear, forming 4 ears. Now, over each dumpling, lay two strips of dough, crosswise, then top with a pastry circle. Brush dumplings with the egg, and place in a shallow baking dish. In batter bowl, combine the caramel sauce, (or sorghum) butter, sugar, and water. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave another 1-2 minutes, or until mixture has boiled and the sugar is dissolved. Pour the syrup over the apples or pears. Bake 40 minutes, or until fruit is tender, spooning the sauce over them from time to time. Allow to stand 10-15 min. before serving. Cut in half to serve 6, or leave whole to serve 3.