Apple Dumplings
["2 c. sugar", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 c. butter", "2 c. water", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. shortening", "1/2 c. milk", "6 apples"]
["Mix together the first 5 ingredients.", "Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.", "Cut in the shortening.", "Add the milk. Pare and core the apples; cut in eighths.", "Roll dough until about 1/4-inch thick.", "Cut in 5-inch squares.", "Put 4 pieces apple in each square.", "Cover with sugar; generously sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.", "Dot with butter.", "Place in greased baking pan.", "After pinching corners together, pour over syrup.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes."]
["sugar", "cinnamon", "butter", "water", "nutmeg", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "milk", "apples"]