Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. water
2 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. margarine
6 apples
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 spices.
Pare and core apples. Cut into fourths.
Make pastry.
Roll 1/4-inch thick.
Cut in 6 (I cut 8) parts.
Arrange 4 pieces of apples; dot with butter.
Fold corners to center and pinch edges together.
Place on greased baking pan.
Pour syrup over and bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 minutes.