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Apple Dumpling Dessert

PASTRY:
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/3 cups shortening
8 to 9 tablespoons cold water
FILLING:
8 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
SYRUP:
2 cups water
1 cup packed brown sugar
Whipped topping or vanilla ice cream, optional
Mint leaves, optional

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture
resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss
with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball. Divide dough into four parts.
On a lightly floured surface, roll one apart to fit the bottom of an ungreased
13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place in dish; top with a third of the apples.

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Apple Dumpling Dessert cont.

Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a third over apples. Repeat layers of
pastry, apples and cinnamon-sugar twice. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of
dish and place on top. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-in. slits through all layers at
once. For syrup, bring water and sugar to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is
dissolved. Pour over top crust. Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until
browned and bubbly. Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream if desired.
Garnish with mint if desired.

Yield: 12 servings.