3 lb. cured ham
1 qt. dried apples
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 well beaten egg
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 tsp. salt
Enough milk to make a moist, stiff batter

Soak apples overnight. In the morning, cover ham and cook until tender, approximately 3 hours. Add apples and cook until soft add brown sugar.

Make dumplings by sifting together flour, salt and baking powder. Mix with beaten egg, milk and butter. Stir lightly.

Drop batter by spoonfuls into the hot liquid containing ham and apples. Cover kettle tightly and cook dumplings 15 minutes. Serve at once. NOTE: Do not lift cover from kettle during 15 minute period.