The Only Apple Pie Recipe You Need

Fun fact about me, I hate pie. I think it’s gross, too sweet, and the crust often too dry. It’s just usually not the greatest combo.

Then in the summer when I went to New Brunswick to visit my family my mother made an apple pie. Not going to lie, I was a bit apprehensive because I don’t like pie, and didn’t want to have to tell my mom I didn’t like the pie she made.

Turns out I needn’t have worried, this pie was a great one!

Another fun fact, my mother has an apple peeler that you put on the edge of the sink, put the apple on, and spin. I had WAY too much fun peeling apples.

If anyone needs a pro apple peeler girl, hire me!

Ingredients

To make the crust

• 2 cups flour
  1/2 tsp salt
  2/3 cups shortening or lard
  6-7 tablespoons cold water

Directions

• In a mixing bowl, stir the flour and the salt.
  Cut in shortening with a pastry blender or fork until the pieces are the size of small peas.
  Sprinkle 1 tbsp. of water over part of mixture.
  Gently toss with fork.
  Push to side of bowl.
  Repeat until all is moistened.
  Divide dough in half. Form each half into a ball.
  On a lightly floured surface, flatten one ball of dough with hands.
  Roll dough to form a circle about 12 inches in diameter.

1 recipe for a 9 inch double crust pie pastry

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  1/4 cup water
  1/2 cup white sugar
  1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  8 Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored

Directions