American Apple Pie

An American classic.Melt in the mouth pastry,apples
flavoured with nutmeg,cinnamon,allspice,sugar&lemon.
Served with Ice-cream.Yum !!

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   1 Sift flour & salt into a large mixing bowl,add cubed
   vegetable shortening/lard & butter.
   
   2 Rub the fat into the flour,until it resembles fine
   bread crumbs.
   
   3 Add iced water,a little at a time,stirring with a knife
   until firm but not sticky.
   
   4 Knead until smooth ,then wrap in cling film or foil &
   place into fridge for 30 mins.
   
   5 Prepare filling - Blend sugar,cornflour & spices in a
   large bowl then add apples & lemon juice & mix until
   covered.
   
   6 Preheat oven to 190 deg C.
   
   7 Grease a 9"-deep pie dish with a little butter.
   
   8 Remove pastry from the fridge & divide into half
   
   9 On a floured board roll out 1 half of the pasty into
   a circle large enough to line the pie dish.
   
   10 Ease the pastry into the dish,and trim.
   
   11 Fill the pie with the apple mixture,making sure it's
   higher in the middle,then dot with butter.
   
   12 Roll out the 2nd half of the pastry to make the lid.
   
   13 Lay over the filling,trim to size,then crimp the
   edges together.Brush with cream & cut 2 or 3 slots
   to let out the steam.
   
   14 Bake in the centre of the oven for 40-50 mins,until
   golden & the apples are cooked,
   
   15 Serve warm,wth a large dollop of vanilla ice cream