Spiced Apple Pie with Raisins Recipe

Name: Spiced Apple Pie with Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 3/4 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced; 9 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, diced; 7 tablespoons (about) ice water; 2 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger; 2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced
9 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, diced
7 tablespoons (about) ice water
2 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
4 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons minced crystallized ginger
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

1
Mix flour, sugar and salt in processor.
2
Add shortening and butter.
3
Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4
Transfer flour mixture to large bowl.
5
Combine 7 tablespoons ice water and 2 1/2 teaspoons vinegar in small bowl; pour over flour mixture.
6
Stir with fork until moist clumps form, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if needed.
7
Gather dough into ball; divide into 2 pieces.
8
Flatten each into disk.
9
Wrap each separately in plastic; chill 20 minutes.
10
Preheat oven to 400F.
11
Mix all ingredients in large bowl; toss.
12
Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round.
13
Transfer to 9-inch-diameter deep-dish glass pie dish.
14
Trim overhang to 1 inch.
15
Spoon filling into dough-lined dish.
16
Roll out second dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13-inch round.
17
With star cookie cutter, cut out several stars from center of crust.
18
Fold crust in half and transfer to top of filling.
19
Unfold crust.
20
Press top and bottom crust edges together to seal.
21
Crimp edges decoratively.
22
Place cutout stars around edge of crust.
23
Bake pie until apples are tender and juices are bubbling thickly, covering edges with foil if browning too quickly, about 1 hour 45 minutes.
24
Cool on rack 1 hour.
25
(Can be made 8 hours ahead.
26
Let stand on rack.)
27
Serve with ice cream.

1147

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 3 cups all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, 3/4 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening, diced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Apple Pie with Raisins 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Apple Pie with Raisins

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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