Luscious Apple Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first four ingredients in a saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves; stir in butter.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   Combine flour, baking powder and salt; cut shortening into flour mixture with
5. 5
   a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
6. 6
   Add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
7. 7
   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
8. 8
   Roll dough to a 12 x 9-inch rectangle.
9. 9
   Spread apples evenly over dough; roll up jellyroll fashion and beginning with long side, cut into 12 (1-inch) slices.
10. 10
    Place slices cut side down in a well-greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
11. 11
    Pour sugar syrup around slices.
12. 12
    Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
13. 13
    If desired, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.