Jack's Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1

   the crust----- 2 c All-purpose flour 2/3 c Vegetable shortening, solid 1/2 ts Salt 4 tb Very cold water -----the pie filling----- 6 Apples,

2. 2

   Make the crust: Combine the flour and salt, add the shortening, and cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until mix resembles coarse meal

3. 3

   Mix in water, a Tbs at a time, until dough hold to gether

4. 4

   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing the filling

5. 5

   To make filling: Toss the apple slices with the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl

6. 6

   Heat oven to 400 F

7. 7

   Divide the dough in half and roll it out on a lightly floured surface

8. 8

   Arrange the bottom crust in a 9-inch pie pan and spread 2 Tbs of butter evenly over it