Quick Apple Dumplings

One 5 ounce can of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

2 1/2 medium sized cooking apples, peeled, cored, and quartered

3/4 cup of sugar

3/4 cup of water

1/4 cup of butter or margarine

1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Roll each biscuit into a 5 1/2 inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Cut

each circle in half. Place one apple quarter on each piece of dough. Moisten

edges of dough with water; bring ends to center, pinching to seal. Place the

dumplings in an 8 inch square baking dish. Repeat procedure with remaining dough

and apples. Combine sugar and remaining ingredients in a saucepan; cook over

medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Pour syrup over dumplings. Bake at

350ºF. for 30 minutes or until dumplings are golden, basting frequently with

syrup. Serves 5.