Apple Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
• 6 apples
• 3/4 cup lightly-packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup lightly-packed brown sugar
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla