4 c. dried sweet apples
2 1/2 c. ham, cubed, not precooked
5 c. water to cook ham
2 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. butter

DOUGH - KNEPP OR LITTLE DUMPLINGS:

4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

Wash dried apples. Place in bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight. Place ham and water in large cooking pot. Cook until soft.

Add sugar, butter and water in which the apples were soaked along with the apples into the ham and water. Cook for about 1 hour over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Sift together dry ingredients for knepp in large bowl. Add buttermilk and stir until dry ingredients are incorporated. Drop by tablespoon into the ham and apple. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Serve hot or warm.