Apple Empanadas

Name: Apple Empanadas
Ingredients: Pastry; 2 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 6 -7 tablespoons water; 1 egg, beaten (to be used later); Apple filling; 2 large apples, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup apple cider; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 cup raisins (these are optional); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Cinnamon or sugar mixture; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

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Ingredients

Pastry
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
6 -7 tablespoons water
1 egg, beaten (to be used later)
Apple filling
2 large apples, peeled and diced
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 cup raisins (these are optional)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cinnamon or sugar mixture
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

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["Pastry:", "In a medium bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in water until completely moistened. Divide pastry into 2 equal portions. Roll out each portion thinner than you would for pie crust. Cut into circles with a 3-1/2\" biscuit or cookie cutter.""