Lower Fat Pie Crust

Submitted by Elisa72

"The flavor is great, and almost as flaky as the full-fat version. A great substitute when you need to cut the fat in a favorite pie! This makes enough dough for an 8 or 9 inch two-crust pie."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 1⁄3 cup applesauce
• 4 -5 tablespoons cold water or 4 -5 tablespoons apple juice

directions

1. Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.
2. Cut in the shortening until it is distributed evenly.
3. Add the applesauce and mix until blended evenly.
4. Stir in the water or juice with a fork until the dough starts to stick together, but is not sticky.
5. Work the dough into a ball, then turn onto a floured board and roll out as needed.
6. If the dough keeps springing back when rolled, let it rest for 10 minutes, then proceed.

Reviews

[Maricatrin]

Great piecrust. I used it for two "healthy" apple crumb pies I had devoloped, so there was less than 4 Tablespoons of shortening per pie.