aPPLE dUMPLING dESSERT

PASTRY:

4c Flour

1 1/3c Shorting

2t Salt

8-9T Cold Water

 FILLING:

8c Peeled, Cored, Sliced Apples

1/4c Sugar

3/4t Cinnamon 

SYRUP:

2c Water

1c Brown Sugar

Boil until dissolved

DIRECTIONS:

In bowl combine flour & salt. Cut in shortening. Sprinkle with water and mix. Divide into 3 parts. Roll one third to fit the bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Add half of the apple mixture. Repeat with dough and remaining apple mixture. Top with the remaining dough. Cut 2" slits through all the layers. Pour syrup over top. Back at 400° for 35-40 minutes.