German Apple Pie



INGREDIENTS:

Crust

1 1/2 c  All-purpose flour

1/2 ts salt

1/2 c  Shortening

1 ts vanilla extract

2 tb Ice water; to 3 tablespoons

Filling

1 c  sugar

1/4 c  All-purpose flour

2 ts Ground cinnamon

6 c  Sliced peeled baking apples

1 c  Heavy cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until
the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with vanilla and
stir in. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring
until pastry holds together. Shape into a ball. On a lightly
floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Transfer
to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and flute edges. For fillin combine
sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle 3 tablespoons into crust.
Top w half of apples. Sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar
mixture. Top with remaining apples and sugar mixture. Pour cream
over all. Bake at 450; for minutes. Reduce heat to 350'; bake
for 55 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool. Serve



German Apple Pie