Apple Festival APPLE PIE

Apple Festival APPLE PIE - Easy, no fuss, tender crust!!! 1/3 cup shortening 1/3 cup butter 2 cups flour 1/3 cup boiling water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Filling 7 granny smith apples 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup sugar Crust: Mix shortening, 1/3 cup butter and flour. Add boiling water, salt and baking powder. Mix well. Separate into 2 balls; place between 2 pieces of wax paper; roll. Filling: Peel, core and slice apples. Lightly mix cinnamon and sugar with the apples. Heap into pastry lined pie pan and dot with 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Cover with topping crust; slit to allow steam to escape. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes then reduce temperature to 350° and continue baking 45-60 minutes.