Ingredients:
6 lbs. apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca
2 Tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. cinnamon
1-1/3 cups sugar
2-1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp. salt necessary
3/4 cup butter flavor shortening
1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. iced water
Instructions:
Combine apple slices, tapioca and lemon juice in a 9x13
inch glass baking dish. Stir in cinnamon, 1-1/4 cups sugar and a dash of
salt. Let stand 15 minutes to soften tapioca, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile,
mix flour and salt in another bowl. Cut in shortening until it resembles
coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water lightly with a fork until dough just holds
together. Preheat oven to 375°F. Shape dough into a 5x7 inch rectangle.
Place on a lightly floured work surface and roll out to about 10x14 inch
using a floured rolling pin. Place dough over apples. Trim edge, leaving
at least 1 inch overhang. Fold overhang under and make a
fluted edge. Cut 3 slits in crust. Brush top of crust
with water and sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake 55 minutes or until
bubbly and crust is golden. Cool on wire rack.
Quantity:
Makes 16 servings
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