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Preparing this old-fashioned pie brings back memories. When I was a girl, we cranked homemade ice cream to serve with it.

In a saucepan, bring water, chocolate and butter to a boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; add sugar and vanilla. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light...

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• FILLING:
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell
• 2 tablespoons chopped nuts