APPLE STREUSEL

Ingredients:

• 10 medium-sized apples
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water for thinning cornstarch

For the Dough:

• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Peel, core, and slice apples; combine with water, sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes.
2. Add a mixture of cornstarch and water to thicken; cook for 5 more minutes.
3. For the dough, cut shortening into flour, baking powder, and salt. Add egg yolks, water, and lemon juice; knead until mixed.
4. Divide dough into 2 parts: one to fit the bottom of a 10 x 13-inch pan and the other to cover the filling.
5. Spoon filling into the crust-lined pan and cover with the remaining dough, rolled to fit.
6. Bake at 425 degrees for 20–30 minutes. Spread a lemon juice and powdered sugar glaze over the top immediately after baking.