Applesauce and Dumplings

Dumplings:

1 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

3 Tablespoons shortening

1/2 cup milk

 

Applesauce mix:

1 quart applesauce (if using homemade applesauce, add 1 cup water)

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons cinnamon

 

Drop dumplings by spoonful into hot applesauce  mix;  Cook covered on low heat for 15 minutes.  Uncover and cook for 5 more minutes