Apple Cinnamon Puffs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. red food coloring
4 to 5 apples
1 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
2 Tbsp. melted butter
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Boil sugar, water and red food coloring to a syrup, about 5 minutes.
Peel and thinly slice apples; place in a greased 8 x 12-inch pan.
Pour syrup over apples.
Mix flour, baking powder and salt.
Cut in shortening; stir in milk.
Drop 12 spoonfuls of dough on top of apples.
Make a dent in the middle of each.
Mix the melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; add to the dents.
Bake at 450\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes.