They are only good wishes from our Amish friends. They grow just about everything they need for survival. If you have never had an apple dumpling, here's your chance. They are very good and easy to make. There are many variations.
Some recipes call for a syrup that is poured over the apples before baking.
Others slice the apples and place in squares of dough. This is the way I remember my grandmother and mother making them. Roll into shapes large enough to wrap around each apple. Remove the core from the apples. Place in center of dough.