Apple Dumpling Spirals

Directions

1. 1
   For sauce, mix together the 2 cups sugar, water, butter, the 1/4 tsp cinnamon and the nutmeg.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil, and boil for about 5 minutes; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. 4
   Cut shortening into the flour with a pastry blender until pea sizes.
5. 5
   Make a well in center and pour milk in all at once.
6. 6
   On a well floured surface, knead dough until almost smooth, only about a dozen strokes.
7. 7
   Roll dough into a 12x10-inch rectangle.
8. 8
   Mix together remaining sugar and cinnamon.
9. 9
   Cover dough with apples.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
11. 11
    Roll into a log and pinch seam to seal.
12. 12
    Cut into 12 1-inch slices with a serrated bread knife.
13. 13
    Place slices into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
14. 14
    Pour sauce over all.
15. 15
    Bake at 350 for about 50 minutes or until golden.