6 med. tart apples, pared and thinly sliced (about 6 c.)
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 c. maple-flavored syrup or light molasses
3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening
3 tbsp. milk
3 tbsp. butter, melted
Cream

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoons salt and nutmeg. Turn into ungreased 2 quart casserole. Mix water and 2 tablespoons butter. Pour over apple mixture.

Next mix flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening. Sprinkle in milk 1 tablespoons at a time, mixing until all flour is moistened. Gather pastry into ball; shape into flattened round on lightly floured board. Roll round to fit top of casserole. Place over apples, brush with 3 tablespoons butter. Bake 30 minutes; remove from oven. Cut crust into small pieces, mix pieces into apple filling. Bake until apples are tender about 30 minutes. Serve hot with cream.