Easy Apple Pie Recipe - Grit

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (10 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup lard or other solid shortening
• 1/2 cup finely crushed pecans
• 1/4 cup cold apple cider
• 7 tart apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup diced candied fruit
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cold butter, cut into bits
• 1 egg yolk