Apple Dumplings

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 tbsp. red cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup milk or water
• 6 large apples, pared and cored

To make sauce combine sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg and candies and cook 5 minutes; add butter. Sift measured flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening. Add milk all at once; stir just until flour is moistened. Roll 1/4 inch thick; cut six 5-inch squares. Place 1 apple on each square; sprinkle generously with additional sugar and cinnamon. Dot with additional butter; fold corners and pinch edges. Place 1 inch apart in greased 8 x 11-inch Pyrex dish; pour sauce over dumplings. Bake at 350 degrees 35 to 40 minutes. Serve hot with ice cream or whipped cream for topping.

Yield: 6 servings.

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