Apple Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg in a saucepan, stir well.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
3. 3
   Stir in butter.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
6. 6
   Cut shortening into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
7. 7
   Add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
8. 8
   Turn dough out onto a floured surface, roll out to 12 x 9-inch rectangle.
9. 9
   Spread apples over dough and roll up in jelly roll.
10. 10
    Cut 1 inch slices (12). Place cut side down in cake pan.
11. 11
    Pour sugar syrup around slices. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until golden brown.