Amazing Apple Pie Recipe

Name: Amazing Apple Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34-1 cup shortening, plus; 2 tablespoons lard; 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 7 -8 tablespoons cold water; 12-¾ cup sugar; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 dash salt; 10 cups tart apples, thinly sliced (about 9 cups); 3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

34-1 cup shortening, plus
2 tablespoons lard
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
7 -8 tablespoons cold water
12-¾ cup sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash salt
10 cups tart apples, thinly sliced (about 9 cups)
3 tablespoons margarine or 3 tablespoons butter

1
For dough: Preheat oven to 425.
2
Cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are the size of small peas.
3
Sprinkle in water, 1 tbs.
4
at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans the side of the bowl (can add more water if necessary).
5
Gather pastry into a ball and split in half.
6
Shape into 2 10-inch rounds.
7
For the filling: Mix sugar, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
8
Stir in apples.
9
Turn into pastry-lined pie plate.
10
Dot with margarine or butter.
11
Cover with top crust that has cuts in it.
12
Seal and flute.
13
Cover edge with 3-inch strip of aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
14
Remove foil during last 15 minutes of cooking.
15
Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is brown and juice begins to bubble from slits in crust.

1879

kcal

Calories

Fat

454

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34-1 cup shortening, plus, 2 tablespoons lard, 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Amazing Apple Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amazing Apple Pie

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