Pastry Crust Instructions

• Mix the shortening, flour and salt with a pastry blender. Add water one tablespoon at a time until the dough is smooth and doesn’t crack when flattened.
  
• Roll the dough into a log.
  
• Slice off seven equal pieces.
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• Peel and core the apples.
  
• Mix the sugar and cinnamon and toss each apple into the mixture.
  
• Roll 1/7 of the pastry crust into a small circle. Place a sugarcoated apple into the center of the circle. Pull the crust up to the top of the apple being careful not to tear it.
• Place ½ tablespoon butter into the center of the core. Sprinkle in more sugar.
• Place the pastry-wrapped apples onto a foil or Silpat-lined baking sheet. Brush each with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue cooking for 15-20 minutes, until the apples are tender.
  
• Serve with milk, ice cream or caramel sauce.