Mom'S Apple Cobbler
["1/2 c. (1 stick) margarine", "2 c. sugar", "2 c. hot water", "1 1/2 c. self-rising flour, sift before measuring", "1/2 c. shortening", "2 c. finely chopped tart apples (any apple that cooks quickly will do fine)", "1 c. (additional) apples, chop and reserve"]
["Heat oven to 350\u00b0.", "Melt margarine in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.", "Add sugar and water.", "Stir to melt margarine and sugar. Add 1 cup chopped apples and stir.", "Let stand while preparing pastry."]
["margarine", "sugar", "water", "flour", "shortening", "tart apples", "apples"]