Apple Pie Crust Recipe


Graham Cracker Crust

*  5 to 8 Peeled Apples (Granny Smith or Braeburn)
* 1 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
* 1/3 cup white sugar
* 6 tablespoons butter, melted
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions
1. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter or margarine, and cinnamon until well blended . Press mixture into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate.

2. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 minutes. Cool. If recipe calls for unbaked pie shell, just chill for about 1 hour.
 


Traditional Pie Crust

*  2 cups all-purpose flour
*  1 teaspoon salt
*  1 tablespoon sugar
*  6 tablespoons butter
*  6 tablespoons shortening
*  6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

 

Mix in a large bowl:
*  2 cups all-purpose flour
*  1 teaspoon salt
*  1 tablespoon sugar

Then cut in using the dough blender:
*  6 tablespoons butter
*  6 tablespoons shortening
*  6 to 8 tablespoons ice water

 

Wrap your pie crust in plastic wrap. Then place in refrigerator for 20 or more minutes, while you make the pie filling.