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To make the crust.
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Mix salt and flour well.
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mix butter and lard.
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cut the half the fat mixture into the flour with a pastry cutter or 2 butter knives.
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when it is well mixed it will be about the same grain as cornmeal
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add the rest of the fat mixture and cut in until it has about pea sized grain
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sprinkle about 4 tablespoons water over the dough and mix lightly until it form a ball
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do not overwork once you add the water.
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divide in half and roll the dough out into 2 rounds about 1/4 inch think.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
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place one round into a pie plate.
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Peel and slice the apples and put them into a bowl.
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in another bowl mix the sugar salt cornstarch and spices
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sift the sugar mixture over the apple mixture and mix well
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place the apple mixture into the pie crust.
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dot with butter and sprinkle with lemon and vanilla.
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Only add the lemon rind if the apples are bland.
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wet the edges of the crust and place the second round over the pie to form the top crust.
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make some slashes to allow steam to escape or do as I do an make a few cuts with a miniature cookie cutter ( I use hearts or leaves) pinch and trim the edges.
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sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake for 10 minutes.
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reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake until done 35-40 minutes.
