Sift together 2 cups flour and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl.

Add shortening (1/2 cup for lard, 2/3 cup for vegetable shortening) to the flour mixture.

Cut the shortening into the flour using two knives or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles split peas.

Slowly add ice water by teaspoons, mixing lightly until the dough begins to form.

Divide the dough, reserving some for the top crust.

Press a layer of dough into the bottom of a baking dish.

Peel, core, and slice 6 to 8 apples (preferably McIntosh).

In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 2 Tbsp flour, and 1/2 tsp nutmeg.

Toss the sliced apples with the sugar mixture.

Pour the apple mixture into the baking dish over the bottom crust.

Top with the remaining dough, either as a solid crust or in strips.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.