* 6 Servings
* Prep: 45 min. Bake: 35 min.
Ingredients
SYRUP:
* 1-1/2 cups water
* 1-1/2 cups sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 3 tablespoons butter
* 3 to 6 drops red food coloring (optional)
DUMPLINGS:
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 2/3 cup shortening
* 1/3 cup 2% milk
* 6 small tart apples, peeled and cored
* 4 teaspoons sugar, divided
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 6 teaspoons butter, softened
* 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
