Lower Fat Pie Crust - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup applesauce
4 -5 tablespoons cold water or 4 -5 tablespoons apple juice

Preparation

Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
Cut in the shortening until it is distributed evenly.
Add the applesauce and mix until blended evenly.
Stir in the water or juice with a fork until the dough starts to stick together, but is not sticky.
Work the dough into a ball, then turn onto a floured board and roll out as needed.
If the dough keeps springing back when rolled, let it rest for 10 minutes, then proceed.