Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 4–6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups boiling water
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour and salt. Cut in shortening and cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 2: Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Transfer the dough to the pie plate and crimp the edges.
- Step 4: In a saucepan, whisk together the sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Gradually stir in the boiling water until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 5: Pour the hot sugar mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Step 6: Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover pie in the refrigerator to keep the filling from getting too runny.
- Reheat individual slices gently in the microwave or oven to avoid a soggy crust.
- Serve this pie slightly warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a touch of richness.
- For a flakier crust, be sure to use very cold butter and ice water when preparing the dough and don't overmix it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American