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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Skin and slice the apples into 1/2 inch thick slices.
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In a large bowl mix together the filling: apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, corn starch, cinnamon, and nutmeg (making sure to coat the apples).
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Set aside.
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In medium bowl, mix flour and salt.
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Using a pastry blender cut in the shortening until pieces are pea sized.
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Add 6 tablespoons of the water and mix.
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Continue adding one tablespoon at a time until dough is moist and a ball forms.
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Knead the dough in the bottom of the bowl to pick up the rest of the dry ingredients in the bottom of the bowl.
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Divide the dough in two, leaving one part slightly larger.
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On a lightly floured surface roll out the larger ball so that it will cover your pie dish.
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Place the dough in the pie dish.
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Mix the nuts in with the apple mixture and pour filling in the pie dish with all of the juices.
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Roll out the smaller ball and cut into strips.
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With the strips create a lattice top.
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Cut the extra dough off so that it does not go over the edge of the pie dish.
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Using a for crimp the bottom and the lattice strips together.
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Cover the edge of the pie and place in the oven for 40 minutes.
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Remove the foil and bake 20 minutes more or until golden brown.
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While the pie is cooling, mix the honey and water and heat in the microwave, just until runny.
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Brush the mixture on the pie to give it a little sweetness and shinny.
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Let cool and enjoy.
