Apple and Dried-Fruit Spice Pie Recipe

Name: Apple and Dried-Fruit Spice Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored & cut into chunks (about 6 large apples); ⅔ cup dried cherries; ⅔ cup dried cranberries; ⅔ cup golden raisin; ⅔ cup dark raisin; ⅔ cup dried currant; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon allspice; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 orange, zest of, minced; 1 lemon, zest of, minced; ⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; ½ cup dark rum (optional); 10 inches double crust pie crusts

Servings: persons

4 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored & cut into chunks (about 6 large apples)
⅔ cup dried cherries
⅔ cup dried cranberries
⅔ cup golden raisin
⅔ cup dark raisin
⅔ cup dried currant
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 orange, zest of, minced
1 lemon, zest of, minced
⅔ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
½ cup dark rum (optional)
10 inches double crust pie crusts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with an oven rack in lowest position.
2
Working in 2 batches, & using a food processor, pulse apples into pea-size pieces, then transfer the apples to a large mixing bowl.
3
Put cherries, cranberries & raisins in food processor & whirl just until fruit starts to break up, then add this fruit mixture to the apples.
4
Stir in currants, spices, salt, zests, sugars, cornstarch (& rum, if using it).
5
Pour this mixture into a 9.5-inch deep dish pie pan with a bottom crust in it.
6
Prepare a lattice top with 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch wide dough strips & complete a lattice top using them.
7
Trip excess dough flush with edge of the pie pan, then use floured fingers to press edge of pie & seal strips to bottom edge.
8
Bake about 1 1/2 hours, or until golden brown & bubbling, & if necessary, put a a drip pan under the pie for the last 30 minutes.
9
Cool to room temperature before serving.
10
Refrigerate any leftovers.

464

kcal

Calories

123

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs granny smith apples, peeled, cored & cut into chunks (about 6 large apples), ⅔ cup dried cherries, ⅔ cup dried cranberries, ⅔ cup golden raisin, and more.

Yes, Apple and Dried-Fruit Spice Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple and Dried-Fruit Spice Pie

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