Apple Bake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425F.
2. 2
   Mix flour and salt in large bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in cheese.
4. 4
   Sprinkle with 5 Tbsp.
5. 5
   of the water while mixing lightly with fork; shape into ball.
6. 6
   (Mix in 1 or 2 Tbsp.
7. 7
   additional water if dough is too dry to shape into ball.)
8. 8
   Place dough on lightly floured surface; roll out to 14x10-inch rectangle.
9. 9
   Toss apples with remaining ingredients.
10. 10
    Let stand 5 min.
11. 11
    Spoon into 13x9-inch baking dish.
12. 12
    Cover with dough; cut slits in top of dough to vent.
13. 13
    Bake 35 min.
14. 14
    or until pastry is golden brown and apples are tender.