Applesauce Pie

Directions

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   SOUR CREAM PASTRY: Combine flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
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   Cut in shortening with pastry blender or two knifes untl mixture resembles corase crumbs.
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   Add sour cream mixing with a fork until particles are moistened and cling together.
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   Form dough into a ball.
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   Roll on a lightly floured board or pastry cloth to a circle at least 2-inches larger than an inverted 9-inch pie plate.
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   Fit into pie plate.
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   Trim edges of dough leaving a 3/4 inch overhang.
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   Fold edge under.
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   Flute dough as desired.
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    FOR THE FILLING: In a medium mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, applesauce, butter flavored Crisco, and eggs.
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    Blend thoroughly with wire whisk.
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    Pour into prepared pastry.
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    Bake at 425F for 10 minutes.
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    Reduce oven temperature or 350F Bake for 20-30 minutes longer, or until center is set.
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    Cool completely.
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    Top with whipped cream, if desired.