Apple Pie III Recipe

Place apple slices into a large bowl. In a small bowl mix together 1/4 cup flour 1/3 cup sugar and cinnamon and then sprinkle over apples. Cover and let sit overnight in refrigerator.

When you are ready to make the pie begin by making the pastry. In a large bowl mix together 2 cups flour and salt. Cut in the shortening and 2 tablespoons butter until the mixture is the consistency of cornmeal. Make a well in the center of the mixture and add cold water. Stir together to form a ball. Let rest 20 minutes.

Roll out dough and place in pie pan. Spread apple mixture into the pastry lined pan and dot with 1 tablespoon butter. Cover with top crust and seal the edges. Cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Using a pastry brush lightly brush half-and-half over the top crust. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.

Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Turn oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue cooking for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.