Apple Pot Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Combine the flour and salt; cut in the shortening.
2. 2
   Add enough water to make a stiff dough.
3. 3
   Roll the dough out thinly - like noodle dough; cut into 2-inch squares.
4. 4
   Arrange alternate layers of apples and dough in a heavy-gauge pot, sprinkling each layer of apples generously with sugar to sweeten and cinnamon.
5. 5
   Adjust the amount of sugar you use according to the tartness of the apples.
6. 6
   Dot the top layer of pastry squares with butter.
7. 7
   Pour in the boiling water and cover the pot.
8. 8
   Cook over low heat for 25 to 30 minutes or until the apples are tender.
9. 9
   Serve hot or cold with cream.
10. 10
    Makes 6 servings.