Apple Apple Pies

Apple Apple Pies - as seen on Good Things Catered

Ingredients:
2 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. vegetable shortening, chilled
12 Tbsp (1 1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled well
6-8 Tbsp ice water
2 apples, peeled cored and diced
1/4 c. dark brown sugar
1/4 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg wash, beaten

Directions:
-In bowl of food processor, combine flour, salt, sugar and pulse to combine.
-Add shortening and butter and pulse until butter is incorporated in pea sized amounts, about 8-10 one second pulses.
-Slowly add water, 1 Tbsp at a time, pulsing to combine.
-When just combined, remove from processor onto a lightly floured surface.
-Use hands to form into disk shape.
-Wrap well with plastic wrap and place into fridge for 30 minutes or up to overnight.
-Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment.
-Add diced apple, brown sugar, orange juice and vanilla to large bowl, tossing to combine well.
-Take dough out of fridge and carefully roll to ¼ inch thickness.
-Cut out large circle, place onto prepared baking sheet.
-Place a large spoonful of apple mixture onto circle of dough.
-Cut out another circle, place on top of first circle of dough and press edges to seal.
-Cut out small piece for stem and small piece for leaf and press onto top of circle.
-Cut “x” shape into middle of circle to vent.
-Repeat with remaining ingredients.
-Brush tops with beaten egg.
-Place into preheated oven and bake until just turning golden in color, about 15 minutes.
-Remove and let cool completely before eating.

makes about 12 pies