Perfect Apple Pie

Prep Time:
25 Min

Cook Time:
55 Min

Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 4 tablespoons cold water
• FILLING:
• 7 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 ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. 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 10-in. circle. Place into a 9-in. pie pan.
2. 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 over filling; seal and flute edges. Beat egg yolk and water; brush over pastry. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake 40-45 minutes more or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.