1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
4 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. diced apples
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 - 3/4 c. milk

Sift and measure flour - then add spices, sugar and salt. Sift together. Cut shortening into flour with fork or blender. Add 1/2 cup diced apples to make a soft dough.

Melt butter in a pudding pan or mold. Add remaining 1/2 cup of sugar, and remaining apples and lemon juice to buttered mold. Pour batter over the apples. Place mold over (or in) a large kettle of boiling water (uncovered but covered kettle of boiling water) and steam for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serve hot with sauce or topping.