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Apple Pie with Decorative Crust

Ingredients

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

Pie Crust

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

Instructions

Pie Crusts

  • Combine flour, butter, shortening, salt in a food processor. Pour in water until dough comes together. Shape into two disks. Wrap each and place one in the refrigerator overnight. Place the other in the refrigerator for about an hour.  Take out the second half and roll it out. Cut out strips for braids, twists and flat pieces. Use a flat edge pizza or dough cutter and a crimped edge one to do so. 
    The next day, roll out the first half and place in a pie dish.  Add the apple filling.  Lay the braids, twists, and strips on top of the pie. Trim off the excess dough around the sides. Arrange the leaves and flowers around the edges of the crust. Bake in a 400 degree oven for an hour or until browned.  Cool on a wire rack. 

Filling

  • Combine all ingredients and set aside until ready to add to crust.