Apple Dumplings
["6 small apples", "2 c. sugar", "2 c. water", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "1/2 c. butter", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "3/4 c. shortening", "1/2 c. milk"]
["Combine sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; add butter.", "Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Mix with dry ingredients the shortening, then add milk. Roll out dough until 1/4 inch thick; cut into 6 squares. Place sliced apples in square. Sprinkle with additional sugar, spices and a little flour; dot with butter. Bring corners of pastry and pinch edges together firmly. Place in well greased pan and pour sauce over all. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 45 minutes, basting often."]
["apples", "sugar", "water", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "butter", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "milk"]