6 to 8 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and cut in 1/2
3/4 c. shortening
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix and divide dough evenly into as many pieces as there are apple halves. Roll each one out on a floured board. Place apple half on rolled out dough, dot with a bit of butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Seal up dough around top and place them all in a 9 x 13 inch pan.

SYRUP:

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
2 tbsp. butter
Cinnamon to taste

Mix in saucepan and heat until sugar is dissolved.

Pour syrup over dumplings. Bake at 375 degrees until apples are soft when poked with a fork approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Serve hot with whipped cream or ice cream.