Apple Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg, beaten
3 Tbsp. water
6 c. apples, sliced
1 c. sugar
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. water
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preparation

Sift flour and salt in bowl; cut in shortening until mixed. Combine egg and water.
Add flour; mix well.
Roll out half of dough to fit bottom and sides of pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
Fill with apples.
Combine sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon in saucepan.
Blend in water; cook until thick.
Pour over apples.
Roll out other half of dough; put over top and cut slits.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 10 minutes, then at 350\u00b0 for 20 to 30 minutes.
Frost with thin icing when nearly cool.