Perfect Apple Pie Filling & Crust | Kools Family Favorites

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. white sugar
• 3/4 t. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 t. salt
• 4 lbs. (12 heaping cups) crisp, firm apples
• 4 Tbls. butter
• 2 Tbls. cornstarch
• 2 Tbls. brandy optional)
• 1 t. vanilla
• 1 c. cold water
• 1 stick butter (8 Tbls.)
• 4 Tbls. shortening
• 2-1/4 c. white all-purpose bleached flour
• 2 Tbls. sugar
• 1 t. salt
• 8 tbls. (4 oz.) very cold cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/3 c. ice water
• 1 egg white for pastry wash
• 2 Tbls. white sugar, optional