Apple Cranberry Pies

Instructions

1. In a small bowl add egg and stir with a fork. Stir in vinegar and then water. In a separate bowl add the lard and 4 cups flour. Cut the lard into small pieces using a pastry cutter.
2. Add the liquid and continue to cut the lard into the mixture adding more flour as needed. Do not overwork. Stop when the dough comes together into a sticky ball.
3. Divide into half and wrap in cello. Place in the refrigerator for 30 min. to 1 hour. If making eight pies freeze the remaining half of the dough for another use.
4. Preheat oven to 350F. Mix together apple slices, cranberries, lemon juice, 3/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
5. Roll out the pastry to 1/4" thickness using a quarter of the dough at a time and cutting out two 8" circles. Place on parchment-lined cookie sheets. Continue with the remaining dough until you have 8 circles.
6. Place 1/8 of the apple mixture into the center of each circle and fold the edges of the dough towards the center leaving a 3-3 1/2" opening.
7. Brush the pastry with the egg and sprinkle the remaining sugar. Just before the pies go in the oven brush the fruit with the melted butter.
8. Bake for 25-35 min. until the pastry is golden brown and the apples and cranberries are cooked.