Perfect Apple Pie
Says Judy Oudekerk of St. Michael, Minnesota, "This is one of the best apple pies I've ever tasted."
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
- FILLING:
- 7 to 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Reviews
This is the first apple pie I ever made from my first issue of Taste of Home in 1996, and it is perfect. I've never looked for another apple pie recipe, this is the best!
This is the best the easiest and the tastiest..I've tried others and keep coming back to this one..
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I have used this recipe for years! There is NO need to even try any other. The pastry is so easy and really perfect and the filling is LOTS! So maybe use a deeper pie plate..enjoy!
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Absolutely perfect! Yesterday I made my very first apple pie EVER and this is the recipe I used. It was delicious and my husband wants to know when I'm making it again! Thanks for this easy and yummy recipe!
This is delicious !!!
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