Apple Pie Squares

 Annie sent this recipe from her good friend…..

Deb Crum’s Apple (or other favorite fruit pie filling) Pie Squares

1 1/2. C sugar

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t nutmeg

8  c  sliced, peeled apples

4 c flour

1 1/2 t salt

1 1/2 c shortening

2 eggs

6 T water

1/4 c lemon juice

2 T butter

Combine flour, salt and cut in shortening

Combine eggs, water, lemon juice and add to flour mixture till moistened

Divide dough in about half (little extra for bottom half)

Roll out onto parchment paper then set it (paper and all) into 16 x 11 pan

Arrange apples on top, dot with butter, cover with remaining dough and seal

Bake at 375* for 30-40 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned

Drizzle 1 c powdered sugar mixed with 2 T milk over hot pastry