INGREDIENTS: 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup shortening 2/3 cup milk 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups shredded, peeled cooking apples (3 to 4 medium), such as Golden Delicious, Rome, Granny Smith, Jonathan, or Newtown Pippin.

FOR SAUCE: In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, the water, margarine, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg. Bring to boiling and boil for 5 minutes; set aside (should have about 2 cups sauce).

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.

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. Cut into twelve 1-inch-thick pieces. Place in 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Pour sauce over dumplings. Bake in a 350° F. oven about 50 minutes or until golden.

YIELD: 12 servings.


NUTRITION FACTS PER SERVING:

Calories   ___________   382           Sodium  __________ 217 mg          Diabetic exchange fruit _______  1.5 
Total Fat   ___________ 17 g           Carbohydrate ______ 56 g           Diabetic exchange starch  ________ 2
Saturated Fat ________   4 g           Fiber  _____________ 1 g           Diabetic exchange fat     ________ 3
Cholesterol  _________  1 mg           Protein  ___________ 3 g