Louise's Apple Pie

Louise Perkin's ("Weezie") was a pie master! The secret to her apple pie was grated MacIntosh apples. We have Veganized her Flaky Crust, because it was originally made with lard. Make this pie and make some friends!

Flaky crust (makes two 9-10 inch crusts):

2 - 1/4 c unbleached flour

2 t baking powder (heaping)

3/4 c Vegan shortening

Approximately 6 - 8 T ice water

In a bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Cut in Vegan shortening using a pastry blender or 2 forks until it resembles small peas. Add water 1 T at a time until mixture comes away from the sides of the bowl and starts to form a ball, do not over mix. Divide the dough in half, roll into 2 pie crusts. Line pie plate with pastry.

Filling:

6 - 8 pared, cored and grated MacIntosh apples (or any other baking apples)

2/3 c Vegan cane sugar

1/4 t ground nutmeg

1/4 t ground cinnamon

1 t fresh squeezed lemon or lime juice

Mix apple filling in a bowl. Add apple filling to pie plate with pastry, add 1 T "Earth Balance" buttery sticks or spread before placing top crust. Carefully place top crust and seal edges/flute (make it pretty)! We save a little piece of dough for a cut-out decoration, like a Canadian Maple Leaf!

Bake in a hot oven 425 degrees for 40 minutes