Apple Dumplings

Directions

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   Make
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   syrup
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   of sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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   Add butter or oleo.
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   Pare apples and cut in 1/8.
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   Sift flour, salt and baking
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   powder.
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   Cut
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   in shortening; add milk all at once and stir until moistened.
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    Roll 1/4-inch thick.
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    Cut in 6-inch squares. Arrange apples in squares. Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon and
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    nutmeg. Dot with butter.
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    Fold corners to center.
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    Pinch edges
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    together and place 1 inch apart in greased baking dish. Pour
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    syrup over. Bake
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    in
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    moderate oven (375°) 35 minutes. Serve hot with cream.