Schnitz Un Knepp (Apples And Dumplings) I
Makes 6 to 8 servings

1. Soak the dried apples (schnitz) in water overnight. 

2. Next day scrub and dry the ham and simmer it in water for about 3 hours. 

3. Add the apples and the water they have soaked-in. 

4. Boil the ham hocks and apples together for another 1 hour.

5. While they are cooking, begin making the dumplings (knepp). 

6. In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 

7. To the flour mixture, make a hole in the center and add the egg and butter. 

8. Slowly begin adding the milk. 

9. Add just enough to make a stiff batter. 

10. Using a tablespoon, drop a spoonful of batter into the boiling apple-ham mixture. 

11. Cover and steam for 12 to 15 minutes.

12. Serve on a hot platter, placing the ham in the center, the Schnitz (apples) circling the ham, and the Knepp (dumplings) around the edges.