AUTUMN SURPRISE PIE

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What better way to welcome fall than with a homemade pie? This one calls for apples, pears and raisins flavored with rum extract. -Karen Gauvreau, Portage, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
5 cups sliced peeled apples
2 cups sliced peeled ripe pears
1/3 cup raisins
3/4 teaspoon rum extract
TOPPING:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Mix the first 4 ingredients; cut in butter until crumbly. Mix milk and vinegar; add gradually to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough into 2 portions, 1 slightly larger than the other. Shape each into a disk; cover and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll larger portion of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Mix the first 5 filling ingredients. Place apples, pears and raisins in a large bowl. Add sugar mixture and extract; toss to combine. Spoon into crust., Roll out remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 3/4-in.-wide strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Brush lattice with beaten egg. Sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake pie on a lower oven rack 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 30-35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

male swalezi
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves apple pie. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Mustafa Khan
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. It's going into my regular rotation of favorite pies.


Pubg Lover
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I love that this pie can be made ahead of time. I usually make it the day before I need it, and it always turns out perfect.


Khan Azad
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This pie is not only delicious, but it's also beautiful to look at. The lattice crust and the golden brown topping make it a real showstopper.


Ragav
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I brought this pie to a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe.


Abdullah Hil Hasib
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This pie is the epitome of fall. The warm spices, the juicy apples, and the crunchy pecans all come together to create a dessert that's both comforting and delicious.


Hannah Kyeremateng
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I made a few small changes to the recipe. I used a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, and I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the filling. The pie turned out even better than I expected!


JEFFERY GEORGE
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★★★★★


Quia Seminar
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This pie has become a Thanksgiving tradition in my family. It's always a hit, and everyone looks forward to it. The tartness of the cranberries balances out the sweetness of the apples perfectly.


Myousaf Khan
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The pie was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was bursting with flavor. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Tywan King
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This pie was an absolute delight! The combination of apples, cranberries, and pecans was perfect, and the streusel topping added a wonderful crunchy texture. I'll definitely be making this again for my family.