Fourth of July : 4th of July Apple Pie
 

4th of July Apple Pie

2 c White flour
1 t Salt
2/3 c Shortening
5 T Ice-cold water
8 Apples*
2 T White flour
1 c Sugar
1 t cinnamon
2 T butter

*Pared and cored.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Mix together the flour, salt, and shortening until crumbly. Add the
water and mix well.

Thinly slice the apples.

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and cinnamon; add
the apple slices and mix well.

Take 1/2 of the pastry and roll flat; place pastry in a 9" pie plate.

Fill with the apple mixture and dot with butter.

Take the remaining pastry dough and roll flat.

Place pastry on top of pie; crimp along the edges to seal.

Take a knife and cut slits into top of pastry to allow steam to
escape.

Bake for about 50 minutes or until crust is golden.

Let cool and serve pie with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.