Pie Recipes #221 - Crazy Crust Apple Pie Recipe (makes it's own crust!)

Pie Recipe #221
CRAZY CRUST APPLE PIE
Why It's Special: Because there's no need to fuss with pastry! This pie bakes and creates it's own crust while it does so. Fantastic!


1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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.
In a medium bowl mix together pie filling, lemon juice, and apple pie spice. Spread over crust; do not stir.
Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is browned.