Farm Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch pie pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
4. Stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Do not over mix.
5. Spread the dough into the greased pie pan.
6. In a medium bowl, mix together the apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and cardamom.
7. Spread the apple mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
9. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Apple pie is a traditional part of American cuisine, with recipes dating back as far as the 1600s.
• Apple pie is a popular dessert around the world, with variations in different countries.
• Apple pie is often served with ice cream or whipped cream.