Instructions: In a bowl, combine flour and salt;
cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle with vanilla and stir in. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until pastry holds together. Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and flute edges. For fillin combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle 3 tablespoons into crust. Top w half of apples. Sprinkle with half of the remaining sugar mixture. Top with remaining apples and sugar mixture. Pour cream over all. Bake at 450; for minutes. Reduce heat to 350; bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Yield: 6-8 servings.

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