SYRUP:
2 c sugar, 1/4 t. cinnamon, 1/4 t nutmeg, 2 c. hot water, 1/4 c margarine melted
Combine flour, baking powder and salt, cut in shortening until mixture
resembles coarse meal.
Gradually add milk, stirring to make a soft dough. Roll dough into a 1/8"
thick rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 5-inch squares.
Place 3 or 4 pieces of apple on each square.
Sprinkle each with 2 t sugar and a
sprinkling of cinnamon and nutmeg to taste;
dot with butter. Moisten each dumpling with water; bring corners to center,
pinching edges to seal. Place dumplings 1 inch apart in a lightly greased
shallow baking dish. Combine 2 cups sugar, 1/4 t cinnamon, 1/4 t nutmeg, 2 cups
hot water and 1/4 cup butter or margarine...stir to dissolve sugar. Pour
syrup over dumplings.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden
brown.