Apple Dumpling - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
3 c. water
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. butter
4 apples, peeled, cored and quartered
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Make syrup of sugar, water and cinnamon.
Add butter.
Sift flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening.
Add milk; stir until moistened.
Roll out on floured surface, 1/4-inch thick.
Cut into 5-inch squares.
Place apples in each square; fold corners to center and pinch edges together.
Place in baking dish.
Pour syrup over dumplings.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 35 minutes.
Serve hot, plain or with ice cream.