Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 6 to 10 drops red food coloring
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2/3 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 6 medium whole apples, pared and cored

Method

  • Combine sugar, water, spices and food coloring; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add butter.
  • Sift together dry ingredients; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add milk all at once and stir just until flour is moistened.