Oven-Fried Apple Pie with Spiced Shortening Crust Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated or organic sugar
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup trans-fat-free vegetable shortening, cut in cubes and chilled
• ¼ cup fresh apple cider
• 3 ½ pounds apples, preferably a mix of Granny Smith and Golden Delicious
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅔ cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated or organic sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice