"If we had to choose a national dessert, apple pie would be at the top of the list. It's been part of our culture since Colonial days. This pie lets the apples tell the story, with a little bit of help from lemon juice, cinnamon, and some apple juice concentrate or boiled cider. For the best apple flavor, use more than one variety of apple in your filling. Use apples that will hold their shape during baking: Jonagold, Granny Smith, Ginger Gold, Cameo, Northern Spy, and Delicious are some good choices. And, when it comes time to serve, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream; or a slice of sharp cheddar cheese, as New Englanders often do. Want to make Cranberry-Apple Pie? See our tip below.Our guarantee: This pie has vibrant apple flavor and a flaky crust...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 2 1/2 cups Perfect Pastry Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
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1 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
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1 7 to 10 tablespoons ice water
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1 8 cups sliced apples
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1 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 3/4 cup sugar
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1 2 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 1/4 teaspoon allspice
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1 1/4 cup boiled cider or undiluted apple juice concentrate
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1 2 tablespoons butter, diced in small pieces
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1 2 1/2 cups Perfect Pastry Blend or King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/3 cup vegetable shortening
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1 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
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1 7 to 10 tablespoons ice water
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1 8 cups sliced apples
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1 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 3/4 cup sugar
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1 2 tablespoons King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 1/4 teaspoon allspice
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1 1/4 cup boiled cider or undiluted apple juice concentrate
