Apple Dumplings

Apple Dumplings

1 1/3 cup flour 4 apples, peeled and cored
1 ½ tsp baking powder 4 T. brown sugar
¼ tsp salt 4 T. sugar plus 1 cup
1/3 cup shortening 4 T. margarine
¼ cup milk 2 ½ tsp cinnamon

Sift flour, baking powder and salt, cut in shortening. Add milk and blend into soft dough. Roll into 12-in square and then cut into 4 squares. Place 1 apple onto each square. Put 1 tablespoon brown and white sugar into each apple. Top with 1 tablespoon margarine and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Bring up corners and pinch together. Combine 1 cup sugar, ½ cup water and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Boil for 5 minutes. Pour over dumplings. Bake for 30 minutes on 400 degrees F.