Apple Dumplings

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 c. sugar or less
- 1 1/2 c. water
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 10 drops red food coloring
- 3 Tbsp. margarine
- 2 c. sifted flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2/3 c. shortening
- 1/2 c. milk
- 6 apples, sliced

Directions:
- Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, nutmeg and food coloring; bring to boil.
- Add butter and cool.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt; cut into 6-inch squares.
- Place apples in each square. Sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; dot with butter.
- Fold corners to center.