2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
5 tbsp. milk

Sift together flour and salt. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender. Add milk one tablespoon at a time. Form into a ball. Roll out into a rectangle. Cut into six equal squares.

6 med. apples (tart and juicy)
1 c. sugar
2 c. water
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Raisins
Brown sugar

Pare and core apples. Fill cavities of apples with brown sugar and raisins and sprinkle with cinnamon. Place apples on pastry square and bring together opposite corners.

Place in baking dish. Boil sugar, water, butter and cinnamon. Pour syrup over apples. Bake at 425 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes.