Instructions: Place rack on lowest position. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. To prepare crust;

In a medium bowl mix together flour and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until course crumbs form. Add water 1 Tbsp at a time, tossing with a fork, until a dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. On a floured surface, using a floured rolling pin, roll dough into a 12 inch circle. Fit into a 9 inch pie plate. Trim dough, leaving a 1 inch overhang; pinch a decorative edge.

To prepare filling; peel, core and slice the apples very thinly. Mix together with other filling ingredients. Spoon into crust.

For topping, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, flour and cinnamon.

Cut butter into mixture until course crumbs form. Sprinkle apple filling evenly with topping. Bake pie until topping is lightly browned and filling is bubbly, 35 minutes. If pie is over-browning, cover loosely with foil. Cool on a wire rack. 8 servings.

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