Apple Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 c. flour
    1/2 tsp. cinnamon
    2 Tbsp. frozen vegetable shortening
    4 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/4-inch slices
    3 to 4 Tbsp. ice water
    1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest
    2/3 c. sugar
    1 stick frozen unsalted butter, cut in tablespoon size pieces
    1 Tbsp. lemon juice
    1/2 tsp. salt
Preparation
    In a food processor, combine the flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Process for a few seconds, then add 6 tablespoons butter.
    Add shortening and process until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons ice water over the mixture and process about 20 seconds.
    Pinch some of the dough between your fingers. If it is dry and does not hold together, add 1 tablespoon more of water and process briefly until dough begins to form a ball.
    Do not overprocess.

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