| Loretta Lynn's Apple Turnovers
3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/4 cups shortening 5 to 6 tablespoons water 1 (20 to 22 ounce) can prepared apple pie filling Confectioners' sugar Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cut in shortening. Sprinkle dough with water a tablespoon at a time, until just enough has been added so dough can be patted into a ball. On a floured surface, roll half of dough into a 10 x 15-inch rectangle. Cut into 5-inch squares. Repeat with other half of dough. Place about 2 tablespoons of fruit filling in each square. Fold over one half of pastry to form a triangle. Seal edges firmly with a fork. Prick top with fork. Bake on ungreased baking sheets for 12 to 15 minutes. Cool slightly; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. |
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