Ingredients
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup shortening1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 to 3 tablespoons ice waterFILLING:1 cup sugar1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 teaspoons ground cinnamon6 cups sliced peeled tart apples1 cup heavy whipping creamWhipped cream, optional
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in the shortening until crumbly. Add vanilla. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of pie plate; flute edges.
For filling, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle 3 tablespoons into crust. Layer with half of the apples; sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Pour cream over all.
Bake at 450° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° bake for 55-60 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
