"There is some discussion as to whether this crumb-topped pie came to us from Dutch or Pennsylvania Dutch (mostly German) immigrants. There is no debating, however that it is absolutely delicious! Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream — yum!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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6 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter. cut into small pieces
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3 Tablespoons cold vegetable shortening
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4 Tablespoons ice water
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2 pounds Granny Smith Apples, (4 to 5 medium), peeled, cored and thinly sliced, (6 cups)
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3 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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1/4 cup PLUS 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup PLUS 2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
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3 Tablespoons PLUS 1/2 teaspoon cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
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Confectioners’ sugar