Apple Dumplings - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
3 Tbsp. butter
2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk
6 medium apples, pared and halved

Preparation

For syrup, mix first 4 ingredients, bring to boiling.
Remove from heat; add butter.