Caramel Apple Biscuits

2 c Red Band Self-Rising Flour
1 T sugar
1/4 t nutmeg
3 T shortening
2 T butter
3/4 c buttermilk
1 lg golden delicious apple peeled and grated
Caramel Sauce, recipe follows or
use prepared caramel sauce

Mix flour, sugar and nutmeg. Cut butter and shortening into flour mixture.
Stir in grated apple.
Add buttermilk and stir. Knead on a floured board 5 to 10 times. Pat out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut with a 2-inch circle biscuit cutter.
Place biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 450 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Remove to rack and drizzle caramel sauce over warm biscuits. Makes 12-14 biscuits.

Caramel Sauce: Bring cup light brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter, and 2 Tablespoons whipping cream to a boil, over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature.

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