2 c. sugar
2 c. water
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. butter or 1/2 stick butter
6 apples
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk

Make syrup of sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg; add butter. Pare and core apples; cut into thick slices; set aside.

Sift flour, salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening. Add milk all at once and stir until moistened. Roll 1/4 inch thick; cut into 5 or 6 squares. Arrange apple pieces on each square. Sprinkle generously with additional sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; dot with butter; fold corners into center, pinch together.