9 inch double crust pastry
6 baking apples, peeled and cored
6 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Raisins (if desired)
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare pastry as directed. Form into 1 large ball. Roll pastry to 18 x 12 inch rectangle. Cut into 6 (6 inch) squares. Place apples on pastry squares. In small bowl, combine 6 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; spoon about 1 tablespoon in the cavity of each apple. Spoon a few raisins on top. Moisten edges of pastry. Bring up corners to top of apple; pinch edges together. Place dumplings in ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. In small saucepan, heat brown sugar, water, and butter to boiling. Pour over dumplings. Bake at 425 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm with cream. 6 servings.