Apple Cranberry Pie

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   In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

2. 2

   Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the shortening and butter into the flour until it resembles coarse meal.

3. 3

   Refrigerate the mixture for a few minutes if the butter becomes too soft to work with.

4. 4

   Dribble the ice water over the flour mixture and, using a wooden spoon, stir just until the dough can be gathered into a ball.

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   Divide the dough in half and pat each piece into a 6-inch disk.

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   Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight, before using.

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   Preheat the oven to 400.

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   Roll each disk of dough into a 12-inch round.

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   Line a 9-inch pie pan with 1 round of the dough and refrigerate both it and the second round until ready to fill.

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    In a large bowl, toss together the apples, cranberries, orange zest, sugar, flour and slat; transfer to the pie shell.

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    Brush the edges of the pie shell with the egg wash and cover with the second dough round, lightly pressing the edges together.

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    Trim any overhanging dough under and crimp to seal.

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    Brush the top crust with the egg wash, avoiding the decorative rim as it tends to brown more quickly.

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    Make 4 small slashes in the top crust for venting.

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    Set the pie on the middle shelf of the oven and place a baking sheet on the lower shelf to catch any drips.

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    Bake the pie for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the crust is light golden and the juices bubble.

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    Cover the pie loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent excessive browning.

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    Allow the pie to cool on a rack for 20 minutes; serve while still warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.