Apple Roll Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. butter or margarine
3 to 4 apples, shredded
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Preparation

Make syrup of sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Add butter; heat until melted.
Set aside.
Mix flour, salt and baking powder; cut in shortening until crumbly.
Add milk; stir until moistened. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on lightly floured surface.
Spread shredded apples on dough.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg mixture.
Roll up like a jelly roll; cut into 1-inch slices.
Place in greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
Pour syrup over rolls. Syrup will be absorbed in baking.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in a 350\u00b0 oven.
Serve warm with cream.