2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. Crisco
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. sugar, divided
6 tbsp. butter, divided
1 tsp. cinnamon, divided
6 tart cooking apples

THE SYRUP:

1 c. sugar
2 c. water
4 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. RED HOTS CANDY

Sift flour with salt. Make a paste of 1/4 cup of flour and 1/4 cup water. Cut Crisco into remaining flour, then add flour paste. Mix thoroughly and divide into 6 parts. Roll each piece into 7 or 8 inch circles. Peel apples and core. Set each apple in center of circle. In core hole, put 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon butter, 6 red hots and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Fold up dough around each apple and seal tightly. Arrange in a 2 inch deep casserole.

Make a syrup of sugar, water and butter and red hots. Bring to a boil. Pour over dumplings in baking dish and bake at 425 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes. Be careful to baste the dumplings with the syrup several times while baking. HAPPY EATING.