2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. butter
6 apples, pared & sliced
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. vegetable shortening
1/2 c. milk

Make a syrup of sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg; add butter and set aside.

Sift together flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening; add milk and stir only until moistened. Roll out 1/8 inch thick; cut into 2 inch squares. Arrange prepared apple slices on each square; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon and add a dot of butter to each pinch corner together; place in greased pan.

Pour the syrup over the dumplings. Bake in moderate oven at 325 degrees for 35 minutes. Makes 6-8 servings.