German apple pie

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       Title: German Apple Pie
  Categories: Pies
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
 -----------------------------------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
 
 ---------------------------------SERVE WITH---------------------------------
            Whipped cream; optional
  
   Recipe by: Country Magazine, 94/08-09 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
   with whipped cream, if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.
  
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