APPLE PASTRY SQUARES 
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/2 c. water
5 c. sliced, peeled apples
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. lemon juice

PASTRY:

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. cold shortening
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. lemon juice

Combine sugar, cornstarch, water and spices. Mix well; add apples; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Add lemon juice; set aside.

Blend pastry ingredients. Mix until crumbly, and makes ball. Roll out on floured board, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Spread filling over pastry. Roll out remaining pastry to form top crust. Seal edges. Cut a few small slits on top crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool and drizzle with glaze.

GLAZE:

1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tbsp. milk
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

 

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