Apple Dumplings

Ingredientes

1 1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

2 1/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2/3 cup shortening

1/2 cup of milk

6 small apples, peeled and cored

1/3 cup sugar

Instruções

In a pot bring sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg with 2 cups of water to a boil. Simmer for five minutes. Remove from heat and add butter.

Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in the shortening until coarse crumbs. Add all the milk in at once and stir until moistened. Form dough into a ball and roll on a floured surface. Formed into an 18 x 12” rectangle and cut into 6 inch squares.

Place Apple in the center of square. Sprinkle generously with 1/3 cup sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon +1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Dot with butter. Fold corners of dough up over apples and moisten to hold together. Place in a 9 x 13 dish. Pour syrup over.

Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until apple is tender.