Lattice-Crust Apple Pie

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   Preparing the crust:

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   In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt.

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   Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter and shortening into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

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   Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork until a dough forms.

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   Divide dough in half; shape each half into a disk.

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   Wrap in plastic wrap; chill for 1 hour.

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   Making the filling:

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   Place oven rack in lowest position.

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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    In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.

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    Assembling the pie:

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    On a lightly floured surface, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll half of dough into an 11-inch circle.

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    Fit into a 9-inch pie pan.

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    Spoon filling into pan.

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    Dot with butter pieces.

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    Roll remaining dough into a 10-inch circle.

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    Cut into 1/2 inch strips.

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    To form a lattice crust, arrange 2 dough strips in a cross pattern in center of pie.

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    Ends of strips should overlap edges of bottom crust.

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    Alternately weave strips into a lattice pattern until filling is covered.

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    Brush crust with egg.

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    Bake until crust is golden and filling is bubbly, about 40 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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