Seven-Up Apple Dumplings

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 7-Up, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and margarine.
2. 2
   Cook until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted.
3. 3
   Remove and let cool.
4. 4
   Cool and pare 6 apples, leaving whole.
5. 5
   Mix 6 tablespoons sugar with 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
6. 6
   Sift together dry ingredients and cut in shortening.
7. 7
   Add milk.
8. 8
   Roll out like pie dough and cut into 7-inch squares.
9. 9
   Place apples in squares.
10. 10
    Dot with margarine and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
11. 11
    Fold dough over.
12. 12
    Place in baking dish and pour 7-Up mixture over all apples.
13. 13
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350°.