Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. water
2 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. margarine
3 c. flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
6 apples, peeled and sliced (enough to make 2 1/2 to 3 c.)

Preparation

Mix first 4 ingredients. Cook for 5 minutes. Set aside and add margarine.