1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ cup cold water
Craving color? Add a handful of dried cherries to the filling. Spice things up: Add ½ teaspoon ground ginger to the streusel for an extra layer of flavor. Want a hint savory flavor? Add 1 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or sage to the filling.
*Toasted Nuts
To toast whole or coarsely chopped nuts, spread them in a single layer in a shallow pan. Bake the nuts in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice.
