Apple Dumplings with Syrup - Master recipes

Ingredients

• 8 cups all-purpose flour -
• 3 tablespoons baking powder -
• 4-1/2 teaspoons salt -
• 1-1/2 pounds butter-flavored shortening -
• 2 cups 2% milk -
• 24 medium tart apples, peeled and cored -
• 1-1/2 cups sugar -
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -
• 1/2 cup butter, divided -
• SYRUP: -
• 2-1/2 cups packed brown sugar -
• 1-1/2 cups water -
• 1 cup butter, cubed -