Quick Apple Dumplings

Fill your chilled pie cakes with apple slices, spices, and sugar to make delicious apple dumplings that are actually quite easy to make.
Bring 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1/4 cup butter. Set the syrup aside.Combine 2/3 cup sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.Cut the cakes in half and roll out into 8-inch circles. Place 1 apple in the center of each circle. Sprinkle each one evenly with the sugar mixture; spread 3 tablespoons of butter evenly.Spread the batter over the apples, pinching to seal. Transfer to a lightly greased 13-inch x 9-inch baking dish. Drizzle with syrup.Bake at 375 ° C for 40-45 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.* You can substitute Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples.