"Classic Apple Pie with a flaky crust, perfectly set filling, and a just a hint of cinnamon—does anything shout perfection more than this?..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (NOTE 2)
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1/2 cup butter, salted (cold, and cut into small pieces)
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1 tbsp white granulated sugar ((omit for a savory crust))
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1 egg (at room temperature)
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1/2 tspn salt
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1 tbsp vodka (NOTE 1)
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1/4 cup cold water
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coarse sugar for top garnish (optional)
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6 - 7 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut up thinly (or other tart variety of apples)
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1 cup white granulated sugar
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1 tspn ground cinnamon
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2 tbsp butter, cut into slices