Apple Cranberry Cut Out Pie Recipe

Preparation : 

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Pastry :

• Combine flour and salt in large mixing bowl.
• Cut shortening into flour mixture with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is uniform and shortening resembles large peas.
• Sprinkle with half of the maximum amount of water and stir with fork, adding enough additional water until dough forms a ball.
• Remove to floured surface and knead gently.
• Divide in half and cover with plastic wrap while preparing filling.

Filling :

• Combine all ingredients in large bowl.

Assembly :

• Roll half the dough on a lightly floured surface into a circle 1" (2.5 cm) wider than 9” (23 cm) pie plate.
• Transfer into pie plate.
• Trim pastry at edges of plate and flute edges.
• Fill with fruit mixture.
• Roll out remaining dough.
• Cut pastry into desired shapes using sharp and well- floured cookie cutters.
• Brush backs with beaten egg and place over fruit filling, overlapping as necessary.
• Continue until fruit is covered.
• Brush top with remaining egg and top with coarse sugar.
• Place on a baking sheet lined with foil.
• Bake in preheated oven, on bottom rack, for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350°F (180°C) and continue baking for 60 to 70 minutes or until pastry is golden and fruit is tender.
• Cool on wire cooling rack.