INGREDIENTS
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6 ounces unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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2 ounces vegetable shortening, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
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5 to 7 tablespoons applejack or apple brandy (calvados)
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12 ounces all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
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1 teaspoon table salt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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4 1/2 pounds of peeled and seeded apples from a mix of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn and Golden Delicious, about 8 large apples
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1/2 cup sugar, divided
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3 tablespoons tapioca flour
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2 tablespoons apple jelly
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1 tablespoon apple cider
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2 teaspoons lime juice, freshly squeezed
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon grains of paradise, freshly ground (see note)