Apple Strips

3/4 c Unsalted Butter or margarine 1/2 ts Grated Lemon Rind

2 c Flour 1 x Egg yolk for wash

1/4 c Sugar 1 ds Confectioners Sugar (opt)

3 tb Sour Cream

----------------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 4 x Med Apples, peeled * 1/2 c Sugar

1 tb Raisins

* 4-5 medium Macintosh apples, peeled and thinly sliced Work butter into flour with a fork and add sugar, sour cream, and lemon rind, kneading to form a dough. Form into a roll, wrap in waxed paper, and let rest for 1/2 hour. Cut roll in half. Roll out 1 part to fit a 9"x9" pan. Line with apple slices and sprinkle with raisins and sugar. Roll out remaining dough and cut into strips to form a lattice pattern on top of the apples. Brush with egg yolk, to which a little cold water has been added. Bake at 325 deg F. for about 20 minutes, until golden brown. Dust with confectioners` sugar while still warm, if desired, and cut into 1" x 2" strips. Makes about 30. Serve warm or cold.

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