How to Make the Best Apple Pie

2. Assemble Apple Pie Ingredients

The pie crust will need to be prepared and allowed to chill for at least an hour before it is rolled out, so you can prepare the apples and filling while it is chilling. To make the best apple pie, you will need the following:

Crust

• 21/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cups shortening, butter or lard will give the best results
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• One nine-inch pie pan

Filling

• 8 apples, peeled, cored and evenly sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 T butter

If you prepare the apples prior to placing them in the pie, put them in a baggie and add one teaspoon of lemon juice, shake well and drain to prevent them from browning. This recipe makes a nine-inch pie.