1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
2 c. sugar
2 c. water
2 c. finely chopped apples
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. shortening
1/3 c. milk
1 1/2 c. sifted self rising flour

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in a 13"x9"x2" baking dish or sheet cake pan. In a saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar melts. Cut shortening into flour until particles are like fine crumbs. Add milk and stir with a fork only until dough leaves the side of the bowl.

Turn out onto lightly floured board or pastry cloth, knead just until smooth. Roll dough out into a large rectangle about 1/4" thick. Sprinkle cinnamon over apples; then sprinkle apples evenly over the dough. Roll dough like jelly roll. Dampen the edge of the dough with a little water. Seal. Slice dough into about 16 slices, 1/2" thick. Place in pan with melted butter. Pour sugar syrup carefully around rolls. This looks like too much liquid, but the crust will absorb it.

Bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Makes 8 servings. This cobbler may be made with other fresh frozen or canned fruits, such as blackberries, cherries, or peaches. If packed in liquid, drain and substitute for part of the sugar syrup. Always use 2 cups of liquid.