Cup of Honey Pie

For the crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and lard. Blend with your fingers, adding water slowly until dough is formed. Do not overwork the dough; it is preferred if some lard can still be seen in the dough. Grease a 23 cm (9-inch) pie pan, roll out the dough, and place in the pan.

For the filling: Preheat oven to 190° C (375° F). In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, cranberries, nuts, cinnamon, tapioca, lemon juice, and 45 ml (3 tablespoons) of the honey. Melt the butter in a saucepan over very low heat and stir in the remaining honey.

Remove saucepan from heat and add the beaten eggs. Stir to blend, then fold into the other ingredients. Pour into the piecrust and sprinkle the top with the maple sugar. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Serve warm or cold.