Apple Pastry Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
8 c. sliced, peeled cooking apples (7 large apples, about 3 lb.)
4 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. shortening
2 beaten eggs
1/4 c. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. milk

Preparation

In an extra large bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add apple slices; toss to coat.
In another extra large bowl, stir together the flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
With a pastry blender, cut in the shortening till pieces are the size of small peas.
In a small bowl, combine eggs, 6 tablespoons water, and lemon juice.
Add to flour mixture; mix till flour mixture is moistened.