Applescotch Dessert

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 2 cups cold water and cook in saucepan until bubbly over medium heat.
3. 3
   Cook 2 minutes more after bubbly.
4. 4
   Remove from heat; add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine.
5. 5
   Pour into greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
6. 6
   Combine flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
7. 7
   Cut in shortening; stir in chopped apple.
8. 8
   Stir in milk and remaining vanilla.
9. 9
   Drop by teaspoonfuls over syrup in baking dish.
10. 10
    Combine the 1 tablespoon granulated sugar with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over dough mixture.
11. 11
    Dot with remaining butter or margarine.
12. 12
    Serve warm or cold with whipped cream, if desired.