Apple Dumplings
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. water", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon", "1/4 tsp. nutmeg", "3 Tbsp. oleo", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. salt", "2/3 c. shortening", "1/2 c. milk", "6 medium apples (whole), pared and cored"]
["Combine sugar, water, cinnamon and nutmeg.", "Bring to a boil and add oleo.", "Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.", "Cut in shortening.", "Add milk, all at once.", "Stir until flour is moistened."]
["sugar", "water", "cinnamon", "nutmeg", "oleo", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "milk", "apples"]