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Tender wedges of apple wrapped in flaky strips of pastry. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a scrumptious dessert.

Apple Twists

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

4 to 5 tablespoons ice-cold water

4 large Granny Smith apples

1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1/3 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/4 cups water

Vanilla ice cream for accompaniment

1. Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, evenly over surface; stir with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened. Shape into a ball; chill.
2. Peel and core apples; cut each apple into 8 wedges. Sprinkle with lemon juice and set aside.
3. Roll pastry into a 10 x 16-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Cut into 32 (10 x 1/2-inch) strips.
4. Wrap 1 strip diagonally around each apple wedge. Arrange in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Brush with melted butter.
5. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over wedges. Pour the water around wedges.
6. Bake at 400*F (205*C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender and pastry is lightly browned. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.

Makes 8 servings.