Apple Dumplins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. sugar
8 drops red food coloring (optional)
2 Tbsp. butter
2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
6 medium apples, cored and peeled

Preparation

For syrup, mix first five ingredients and bring to boil. Remove from heat, add butter.