Apple Dumplings

This is such a great fall recipe! Delicious and different. They are basically apple cinnamon rolls -- not sure where the name comes from.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2  cups sugar
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3  cups cooking apples, shredded and peeled

Directions

1. For sauce~In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, the water, butter, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to boiling and boil for 5 minutes; set aside (should have about 2 cups sauce).
2. For dough~In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pea size. Make well in center. Add milk all at once. Stir just until moistened. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth. Roll out to 12x10 inch rectangle.
3. For filling~Combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; set aside. Sprinkle apples evenly over dough. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. Roll dough into spiral, starting from a long side. Pinch seam to seal.
4. Cut into twelve 1 inch thick pieces. Place in 13x9 baking pan. Pour sauce over dumplings. Bake in a 350º oven about 50 minutes or until golden.