Apple, Cranberry, Currant Pie W/ Lemon-Nutmeg Crust Recipe

Name: Apple, Cranberry, Currant Pie W/ Lemon-Nutmeg Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 cup unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch pieces; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 14 lbs apples, peeled, cored & cut in chunks (Braeburn & granny smith work well); ⅔ cup sugar; 1 tablespoon sugar; ⅓ cup dried cranberries; ⅓ cup dried currant; 2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

2 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup unsalted butter, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 14 lbs apples, peeled, cored & cut in chunks (Braeburn & granny smith work well)
⅔ cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup dried currant
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Crust: Combine flour, sugar, salt, zest, nutmeg & butter in food processor.
2
Blend until mixture resembles coarse meal.
3
Add lemon juice as a stream with motor on & process until moist clumps form.
4
Gather dough into 2 balls, flatten into disks.
5
Wrap each disc in wax paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minute.
6
Position oven rack in lowest third of oven & preheat to 400F Roll out 1 disc of dough to 12 inch round and place in 9 in pie dish.
7
Trim to leave 1/2 inch overhang.
8
Pie Filling: Combine all ingredients (except 1 T sugar) and spoon into crust.
9
Roll out 2nd dough disk to 12-inch round and place atop pie filling.
10
Crimp edges decoratively.
11
Cut several slits to allow steam to escape.
12
Sprinkle w/ remaining sugar.
13
Bake until crust is golden brown, apples are tender and juices bubble thickly, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
14
Cool 20 minutes before serving.

852

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ⅓ cups unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Apple, Cranberry, Currant Pie W/ Lemon-Nutmeg Crust 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, Cranberry, Currant Pie W/ Lemon-Nutmeg Crust

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