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Preheat oven to 400u00b0; butter a deep 9 x 13 inch baking dish.
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Place the sliced apples in a large bowl and sprinkle them with lemon juice.
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Mix the flour, cinnamon, and sugar together in a separate bowl.
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Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the apples and toss gently to coat.
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The dough: In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder; cut in the shortening using a pastry blender until the mixture becomes crumbly.
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Add the milk and stir with a fork.
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Form the dough into a ball and turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
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Roll the dough out to a size that is 1/2 to 1 inch larger than your baking pan.
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Pour the apple mixture into the prepared dish and dot with the pieces of butter.
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Place the dough over the top of the apple filling and seal the edges.
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Cut vents in the top of the crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
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Bake for 10 minutes; decrease oven temperature to 375u00b0 and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned on the top and the apples are tender.
