Crazy Crust Apple Pie

The one that makes its own sweet, crumbly, biscuit-like crust!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 308 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ⅔ cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• ¾ cup water
• ½ teaspoon apple pie spice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well, then add water, shortening, and egg. Mix on low speed until ingredients are combined, then beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread into pie pan.

Step 3

In a medium bowl mix together pie filling, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Spread over crust; do not stir.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is browned.