Apple Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Make syrup of sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg; add butter. Quarter, peel and core apples.
2. 2
   Sift flour, salt and baking powder, then cut in shortening.
3. 3
   Add milk all at once and stir until flour is moistened.
4. 4
   Roll 1/4-inch thick; cut in 5-inch squares.
5. 5
   Put 4 pieces of apples on each.
6. 6
   Sprinkle generously with additional sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
7. 7
   Dot with butter and fold corners to center.
8. 8
   Pinch edges together and place 1 inch apart in greased baking dish or pan.
9. 9
   Pour syrup over dumplings and bake in moderate oven at 375° for 35 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve hot with cream.
11. 11
    (This is also great cold.)