1 qt. dried apples
3 lbs. smoked ham
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 egg, well beaten
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. milk

Cover dried apples with water; soak overnight. Cover ham with water and simmer for 2 hours. Add the apples and soaking water and continue simmering for 1 more hour. Add the brown sugar. To prepare the dumplings, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Quickly stir in all at one time just until blended a mixture of beaten egg and milk. Drop by tablespoons onto simmering ham and apples. Tightly cover kettle and cook for 20 minutes. Serve piping hot on a large platter.