Mom'S Apple Cobbler - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. (1 stick) margarine
2 c. sugar
2 c. hot water
1 1/2 c. self-rising flour, sift before measuring
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. finely chopped tart apples (any apple that cooks quickly will do fine)
1 c. (additional) apples, chop and reserve

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Melt margarine in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Add sugar and water.
Stir to melt margarine and sugar. Add 1 cup chopped apples and stir.
Let stand while preparing pastry.