1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. Crisco
4 1/2 tsp. water
6 tart apples, peeled & cut into chunks
6 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tbsp. cinnamon, optional
3/4 tsp. butter

Mix flour, salt and water, cut shortening into mix with fingers. Form into balls. Roll balls into 6 inch squares or circles. Place apples on rolled out squares. Add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon butter on each square. Fold over all and pinch to seal edges. Drop into gently boiling water or into boiling syrup.

SYRUP:

1 1/2 c. apple cider or apple juice
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. cinnamon, optional

Heat boiling 1 minute before adding dumplings. Lower heat and cook uncovered 10 minutes and 10 minutes covered. Serve with milk or sauce in which boiled.