Make syrup of 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 heaping cups sliced apples, 2 cups hot water. Let all come to a boil.

DUMPLINGS:

Use 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 3/4 cup cream or milk. Mix and drop in 8 spoonfuls into boiling syrup. Cover tightly. Turn heat down after 5 minutes. Boil 20 minutes without lifting lid. Serve hot. Can pour cream around dumplings in bowls.