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.

Tyrel Archambeault
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This pie is a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


José Manuel Gutiérrez Sánchez
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I'm not a fan of apples, but I loved this pie. The filling is perfectly spiced and the crust is flaky.


Enobong Emman
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavor is amazing.


Shakib Ahmed
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I love that this pie can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Jane Kurtz
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover pie crust. I always have a few extra pieces in the freezer.


Magla Akter
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I've never made a pie before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


RUMON SAHA
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This pie is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Asif Mia
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I made this pie with a gluten-free crust and it turned out great. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Jordan Cook
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This pie is a bit tart, but I like that. It's a nice change from the usual sweet pies.


Mahdi Hassan
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I'm not a baker, but this pie turned out perfect. The instructions were easy to follow and the pie was delicious.


Mohammed Iqbal
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This pie is the perfect way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few apples or pears on hand, so I can make this pie anytime.


Dagdanamai Cruz
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I love how easy this pie is to make. I can have it in the oven in less than 30 minutes.


Indian Bikes
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit. The crust was perfectly flaky and the filling was delicious.


DJabmdaj CJnsma
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This pie is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


Wiliams Becky
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg is perfect.


Phyllis Ganoe
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I'm not a huge fan of pies, but this one is an exception. The crust is so flaky and the filling is so flavorful.


Tahir Mubeen
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This pie is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Roly Lira
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was divine.


esmeralda Garcia
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This pie was a hit! The crust was flaky and the filling was perfectly spiced. I'll definitely be making this again.