2 c. flour
3/4 c. shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. milk

Cut shortening into dry ingredients. Add milk and mix well. Roll out on floured board and cut into 6 squares.

Slice fruit onto squares and fold corners to meet, press together. (Pastry is very fragile.) Pour following sauce over and bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Use a 13"x9" cake pan.

SAUCE:

2 c. sugar
2 c. water
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
1 stick butter

Boil all together and pour over dumplings.