Apple Pie

Grade Level - 3, in Ducbee's Opinion
(1 - easiest, 5 - difficult)

Ingredients
Filling:
3/4 to 1 cup sugar (1/2 white and 1/2 brown)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons flour
6 cups pared, sliced apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter (cut into pieces and added to pie before you add top layer)

Pastry:
2.6 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
5-6 tablespoons cold water

Equipment/Other
Pie Pan/Dish (9.5" Pie Pan)
Flour pin

Directions

1. Mix filling ingredients and set aside while pastry is formed.
2. Sift flour, add salt, cut in shortening, and add tbsps of water last.
3. Work all ingredients. Cut in half. Roll out each half on floured board.
4. For top layer, cut vertical lines in top crust to allow pie to breathe as it bakes.
5. Bake 10 minutes at 450 deg F; reduce temperature to 375 deg and bake for 40-50 minutes