Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 6 apples (medium-size)
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Instruction

  • Pare and core apples. Leave whole.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together.
  • Cut in shortening until particles are about the size of small peas.
  • Sprinkle milk over mixture and press together lightly, working dough only enough to hold together. Roll dough as for pastry and cut into 6 squares and plane an apple on each.
  • Coat cavity of apples with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Pat dough around apple to cover it completely.
  • Fasten edges securely o top of the apple.
  • Place dumplings 1 inch apart in a greased baking pan.
  • Prepare sauce as described below and pour over dumplings.
  • for sauce
  • Combine brown sugar, water, and spices.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, remove from heat and add butter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F. for 35 to 40 minutes. Baste occasionally during baking.
  • Serve warm with ice cream.