Perfect Apple Pie Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineAmericanCourseDessert
MethodBakedMain IngredientApple
Interest GroupEveryday

Ingredients

 
2 cups all-purpose flour
 
1 teaspoon salt
 
3/4 cup shortening
 
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
 
FILLING:
 
7 to 8 cups thinly sliced peeled baking apples
 
2 tablespoons lemon juice
 
1 cup sugar
 
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 
1/4 teaspoon salt
 
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 
1 egg yolk
 
1 tablespoon water

Directions

In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening.
Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball.
Chill for 30 minutes.
On a floured surface, roll half of dough into a 10-in.circle.
Place into a 9-in.pie pan.
In a bowl, toss apples with lemon juice.
Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to apples and toss.
Pour into crust; dot with butter.
Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; cut slits in top.
Place overfilling; seal and flute edges.
Beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry.
Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to 350°; bake 40-45 minutes more or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

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