Rosy Apple Whirls
["1 1/2 c. sugar", "1 1/2 c. water", "1/3 c. cinnamon candies or 1 tsp. cinnamon and red food coloring", "3 c. peeled and finely cut apples", "2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. sugar", "1/3 c. shortening", "1 egg", "milk"]
["Bring 1 1/2 cups sugar, water and candies to a boil.", "Simmer for 5 minutes.", "Pour into a 12 x 18 x 2-inch pan, reserving 1/2 cup for topping. Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening thoroughly until particles are fine.", "Break egg into measuring cup and add enough milk to measure 2/3 cup.", "Beat with a fork to combine. Add to dry ingredients all at once.", "Stir until dough clings together in a ball.", "Knead lightly on floured board 12 to 15 strokes.", "Roll out to a 12-inch square.", "Spread with 1 tablespoon melted butter. Cover with the apples. Roll as for a jelly roll. Cut into 8 (1 1/2-inch) slices and place on syrup in pan.", "Bake in moderately hot oven at 400\u00b0 for 30 minutes. Spoon reserved syrup over biscuits, 1 tablespoon on each, and continue baking 10 or 15 minutes longer until golden brown. Serve warm with plain or whipped cream."]
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