Crazy Crust Apple Pie

The one that makes its own sweet, crumbly, biscuit-like crust!

PREP TIME 15 Min
COOK TIME 45 Min
READY IN 1 Hr
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch deep dish pie

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well, then add water, shortening, and egg. Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined, then beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread into pie pan.
3. In a medium bowl mix together pie filling, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Spread over crust; do not stir.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is browned.

__________________________

“The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.” Frank Lloyd Wright