Apple Cinnamon Puffs
["1 c. sugar", "1 c. water", "1/2 tsp. red food coloring", "4 to 5 apples", "1 1/2 c. sifted flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 c. shortening", "3/4 c. milk", "2 Tbsp. melted butter", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. cinnamon"]
["Boil sugar, water and red food coloring to a syrup, about 5 minutes.", "Peel and thinly slice apples; place in a greased 8 x 12-inch pan.", "Pour syrup over apples.", "Mix flour, baking powder and salt.", "Cut in shortening; stir in milk.", "Drop 12 spoonfuls of dough on top of apples.", "Make a dent in the middle of each.", "Mix the melted butter, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; add to the dents.", "Bake at 450\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes."]
["sugar", "water", "red food coloring", "apples", "flour", "baking powder", "salt", "shortening", "milk", "butter", "sugar", "cinnamon"]