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Up in the shop

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Did I ever mention I have a little Etsy shop. I just uploaded some new knits to it come by and check it out!

autumn baking

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Checking in and sharing my favorite apple pie recipe..hope you enjoy it Two Crust Pie:(8-9 inch) 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 4-5 tablespoons water cut shortening into flour and salt until particles are about small peas Sprinkle in water.1 tablespoon at a time,tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1-2 teaspoons water can be added if needed) Gather Pastry into two balls. Flatten one at a time on a floured surface. Roll pastry 2 inches larger than inverted pie place.Use flour so your rolling pin doesnt stick. Fold in half and lift into the pie plate and unfold. ( I roll mine on was paper so its easy to pick up and fold and move into pie plate) Apple pie filing : 3/4ths cup sugar 1/4th all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon dash of salt 6 cups thinly sliced tart apples (about 6 medium apples should do it) 2 tablespoons margarine or butter Heat oven to 425. M...