How To: Make an American apple pie

How to Make an American apple pie

In this tutorial, we learn how to make an American apple pie. You will need: 2 c flour, 1 tsp salt, 3/4 c shortening, and 5-6 tbsp cold water for the crust. Mix all the ingredients together, then shape it into the pie dish to make the crust complete. Also shape the dough for the top of the pie. Next, prepare the filling with: 2/3 c sugar, 2 tbsp flour, 1/3 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp lemon peel, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp butter, milk, and 6 c thinly sliced apples. Mix the ingredients together, then place the apples inside the crust. Pour the rest of the ingredients on top of the apples, then place the crust over the top. Bake in the oven until the crush is golden brown and you can see the filling boiling out of the pie. This will be a 425 degree oven, when finished let the pie sit and cool, then enjoy!