MOM'S APPLE DUMPLINGS

DOUGH:

2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
FILLING:

5 cups chopped apples
1 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
SYRUP:

2/3 cup butter
1 1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup boiling water

Make dough by cutting shortening into the flour until crumbly. Add milk and blend to make a dough. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Roll into a rectangle.

To make filling, In a mixing bowl, put apple sugar, and cinnamon. Stir to mix well.
Spread down the center of the dough. Roll up sides to make a roll. Cut into medium thick slices and place in a lightly greased baking pan.

To make syrup, bring water to a boil in saucepan. Add butter and sugar and return to a boil. Pour syrup over dumplings. Bake approximately 1 hour at 375 degrees.

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