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German Apple Pie

I live in a big apple-producing state, so I think this recipe represents our region well. I tasted this pie many years ago when my children's babysitter made it. I asked for the recipe and have made it many times since.

6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 65 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until
crumbly. Add vanilla. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until
dough forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate.
Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of
pie plate; flute edges.
For filling, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle 3
tablespoons into crust. Layer with half of the apples; sprinkle with
half of the remaining sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Pour cream over
all.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° bake for

2 of 2

German Apple Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

55-60 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Store
in the refrigerator. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Yield: 8
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 459 calories, 24 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 160 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.