all-american apple pie

How To Make all-american apple pie

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees F to 400 degrees F
• Step 2
  For crust, combine flour, shortening, salt and butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Step 3
  Gradually stir in water, a little at a time to form a dough.
• Step 4
  Divide pastry in half.
• Step 5
  Form each half to a flat round.
• Step 6
  Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
• Step 7
  Chill.
• Step 8
  For filling, peel apples and cut into wedges.
• Step 9
  Combine sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg.
• Step 10
  Roll out half of pastry.
• Step 11
  Fit into a 9-inch pie pan.
• Step 12
  Place half the apples in pan.
• Step 13
  Sprinkle with sugar.
• Step 14
  Top with remaining apples.
• Step 15
  Sprinkle with walnuts.
• Step 16
  Dot with butter.
• Step 17
  Roll out remaining pastry.
• Step 18
  Cut into strips to make a lattice top.
• Step 19
  Brush dough with beaten egg.
• Step 20
  Bake at 375 degrees F to 400 degrees F for 40 to 50 minutes until apples are soft and dough is lightly brown.
• Step 21
  Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream.
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