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Apple Caramel Pie

Ingredients

  • 5 apples, peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour

Pie Crusts

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 sticks butter, cubed and frozen
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 6-8 tbsp ice water

Instructions

Crusts

  • combine flour, butter, shortening, salt in a food processor. Pour in water until dough comes together. Shape into a disk. Wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll out one half and place in a pie dish. Roll out second half.  Cut strips for a lattice crust.  Other decor includes cutting 12 thin strips.  Use 3 at a time and make a braid.  Repeat with other thin strips.  Use leaf and flower cutters to cut out shapes. 

Filling

  • Combine all ingredients for the filling in a bowl. Pour into bottom crust.  

Assembly

    Make a lattice crust with dough strips and/or braids. Also top with leaf and flower cut outs. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until browned.