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For crust: Sift flour with salt.
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Using a pastry blender, add in half the shortening to the flour mix and cut in till crumbly.
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Add in remaining shortening, cutting in till mix looks like small peas.
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Add in 1 Tbsp.
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ice water to flour mix and mix.
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Repeat with additional water till all flour is thoroughly moistened.
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Form into a ball.
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Divide ball in half.
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Wrap each half in wax paper and refrigeratein refrigerator.
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When chilled, roll out bottom crust and line pie plate with it.
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For filling: Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp.
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sugar and 2 Tbsp.
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flour.
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Spread this mix on bottom crust to absorb liquid.
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Combine remaining sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl and mix well.
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Pour sugar mix over sliced apples and mix well.
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Pour apples into pie crust.
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Dot with small chunks of butter.
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Roll out top crust and place on top of apples.
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Crimp edges and make 5 (1 1/2-inch long) slits on top of pie crust.
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Brush top crust lightly with lowfat milk.
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Sprinkle with sugar.
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Bake for 5 min.
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Then reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour.
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Note: It's best to refrigerateall crust ingredients, including bowl, fork, flour and shortening.
