Lemony Apple Dumplings

• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 1/3 c. shortening
• 4 to 5 Tbsp. cold milk
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 4 medium baking apples, peeled and cored
• 1 egg white, beaten
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 c. water
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 4 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 1/8 tsp. salt

1. Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
2. Cut in shortening until crumbly.
3. Stir in milk until pastry forms a ball; set aside.
4. Stir brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and remaining salt to form a paste. Divide and press into center of each apple; pat any extra filling on outside of apples.
5. On a floured surface, roll pastry into a 14-inch square.
6. Cut into four 7-inch squares.
7. Place 1 apple in center of each square.
8. Brush edges of pastry with egg white. Fold up corners to center; pinch to seal.
9. Place in a greased 9-inch square baking dish.
10. Bake at 375u0b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.

flour, salt, shortening, cold milk, brown sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, baking apples, egg, sugar, cornstarch, water, butter, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=602102 (may not work)