In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and toss with a fork until dough can be formed into a ball
Divide dough into four parts
On a lightly floured surface, roll one part to fit the bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2" baking dish
Place in dish; top with a third of the apple
Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle a third over apples
Repeat layers of pastry, apples and cinnamon-sugar twice
Roll out remaining dough to fit top of dish and place on top
Using a sharp knife, cut 2 inch slits through all layers at once
For syrup bring water and sugar to a boil
Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved
Pour over top crust
Bake at 400 F
for 35-40 minutes or until browned and bubbly
Serve warm with whipped topping or ice cream if desired
Garnish with mint if desired
Yield: 12 servings
Suibmitted by Janet Weaver, Wooster, Ohio who says that she wanted quick fix apple dumplings so devised this recipe