Title: German Apple Pie
Categories: Pies
Yield: 6 Servings
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1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Shortening
1 ts Vanilla extract
2 tb Ice water; to 3 tablespoons
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1 c Sugar
1/4 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Ground cinnamon
6 c Sliced peeled baking apples
1 c Heavy cream
In a bowl, combine flour and salt;
cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with
vanilla and stir in. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring
until pastry holds together. Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured
surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Transfer to a 9-inch pie
plate; trim and flute edges. For fillin combine sugar, flour and cinnamon;
sprinkle 3 tablespoons into crust. Top w half of apples. Sprinkle with half
of the remaining sugar mixture. Top with remaining apples and sugar
mixture. Pour cream over all. Bake at 450° for minutes. Reduce heat to
350°; bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool. Serve
with whipped cream, if desired.
