I’ve never had the “gap” in my apple pie! Early in my marriage I started using a Dutch crumb crust and over 55 years later it is the only way my family likes apple pie. I use butter, but mostly lard (gasp!) like my Granny Hunn did for the crust. She was the best baker ever! Somehow I think lard isn’t too bad for you. Shortening has trans fats..

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