Thanksgiving Apple-Cherry Pie

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: American

A flaky, tender apple-cherry pie crust perfect for classic Thanksgiving desserts, pairing well with sweet fruit fillings and suitable for both novice and experienced bakers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 5 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

Instructions

  1. Mix flour and salt well.
  2. Cut in shortening and melted butter until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Add cold water and vinegar, mixing with a fork until the dough begins to come together.
  4. Form the dough into a ball.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface.
  6. Carefully lift the rolled pastry to a pie plate, handling gently as it may tear.
  7. Repeat to make a second crust if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

573 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 50.4g 65% DV
Carbs 26.3g 10% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9696.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 76mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 36.5mg 3% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Contains Milk Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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