If there is one thing I love about pie it is the crust.
I am a huge fan of buttery, flaky pie crust. I honestly think I could just eat the crust and not the pie filling. LOL However, today’s recipe for homemade apple pie definitely leaves me wanting to eat the filling. You guys, this recipe is just like your grandmothers. It is entirely made from scratch and produces one of the best pie crusts I’ve ever eaten. It takes a minute to throw it all together but let me tell ya, once it’s made, you’ll be glad you put in the effort.
The crust in this apple recipe is flaky and delicious thanks to the addition of lard. I especially like how three types of apples are used. It just added to the overall yumminess. All that’s missing is a scoop of vanilla ice cream! If you have some on hand, please try this pie with the ice cream. It is very good ala mode style. I think I’ll be serving this yummy pie over the holidays.
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Quick Tip: Make sure that you have cut the lard into the flour enough and you want it to hold together slightly forming peas. Do not beat, mix or squash. CUT into and I usually work my way around the sides of the bowl when I cut. I will take a fork and gently go through this to see how it looks and feels. Then I add my water. Again gently bring the dough together.
