DRIED APPLE AND CRANBERRY PIE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups dried apples
Water, to cover apples
2 cups cranberries
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange peel
2 limes, juiced
Piecrust, recipe follows
2 cups sifted flour or 3 cups rye flour, measured after sifting
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Cover dried apples with water. Soak 2 to 3 hours. Drain water, reserving 1 cup. In a saucepan, simmer soaked apples, 1 cup water, and cranberries until cranberries start to burst.
  • Remove from heat; add sugar, raisins, cinnamon, orange peel, and the juice of 2 limes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Prepare piecrust. Pour mixture into pie plate lined with lower crust. Cover with top crust.
  • Bake pie for 1 hour.
  • Measure and set aside 1/2 cup flour and 2 tablespoons butter. Rub the remaining butter into the flour. Stir in cold water with a fork.
  • Roll dough out on well-floured board with a floured rolling pin, dot with 1 tablespoon reserved butter, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon reserved flour. Roll up the dough like a jelly roll. Flour lightly and roll to a 1/4 -inch thickness.
  • Repeat the butter and flour addition procedure, using up all butter and flour. Divide dough in half and form into 2 discs, covering each with plastic wrap. Store in a cool place until needed.

Anisha Chikoti
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for a fall gathering.


ARMY BOY
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover pie crust. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Keerah Hamlet
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dried apples and cranberries.


Usman Rind
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The result is a beautiful and delicious pie that's perfect for a special occasion.


Mercy Mensah
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pie was delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and tart.


FORMULA 1
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover dried apples and cranberries. It's also a delicious and festive dessert for the holidays.


Monique Clark (Moe)
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I've made this pie several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dried apples and cranberries give it a unique flavor that everyone loves.


Shamraiz Akhtar
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This recipe is a keeper! The pie was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was delicious.


Brian Kayz
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I made this pie for my family last weekend and it was a huge success! The crust was golden brown and flaky, and the filling was sweet and tart. Everyone loved it.


Ryan Tennies
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This pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of dried apples and cranberries was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive and flavorful pie.