6 apples, pared & cut in quarters

DUMPLING MIX:

3 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. milk
1/2 c. sugar
Cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. butter
1 1/2 c. brown sugar
1/8 c. water
1/8 c. butter

Mix flour, baking powder, powdered white sugar, salt and shortening; mix thoroughly. Add milk. Roll dough and cut in 12 squares.

Place 1/2 apple in each square, sprinkle with cinnamon, sugar and dot of butter. Bring corners of squares to center, seal edges.

Put 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup butter in bottom of 9"x13" pan. Place apples over sugar mixture in pan. Place in oven at 425 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve hot, covered with milk.