Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. margarine
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
6 small apples, peeled and cored
1/3 c. sugar

Preparation

Syrup:
In saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 2 cups water.
Boil; reduce heat.
Cook 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in butter or margarine.
Set aside.