Frosted Apple Squares
"My mother has been making these apple squares since she was a teenager. She's perfected them. She's famous for them. They are requested by people she doesn't even know. She finally taught me how, so now I can bake them anytime I want. Even for breakfast!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 c. unbleached all purpose flour
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1 Tbls. sugar
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1 tsp. salt
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1 c. shortening
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1 egg, plus enough milk to make 2/3 c. (Confused? Crack an egg into a measuring cup. Top it off with milk until you have 2/3 c. of liquid)
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2/3 c. crushed cornflakes
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5 c. apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
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1 c. granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 egg white, beaten
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3/4 c. powdered sugar
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1/2 tsp. lemon extract
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2 Tbls. water
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