Orleans

This crisp and crunchy apple is a candidate to replace the Red Delicious, being larger, sweeter, and keeping 4 to 6 weeks longer. Ripens around the middle of September.

Quick Apple Dumplings
2 cups biscuit mix
Soft butter or margarine
2 cups finely diced apples
Cinnamon to taste
Sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts and/or raisins

Prepare biscuit mix according to package instructions; roll out 1/2 inch thick on floured board. Spread with butter. Mix apples, cinnamon, sugar to taste and nuts/raisins. Spread over dough; roll up. Cut into 3/4 inch slices. Bring 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to boiling point; pour syrup into muffin tins or baking dish. Place apple rolls over syrup. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 6 - 8.