Brandy Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1 cup cold butter ⓘ
- 1/2 cup ice water ⓘ
- FOR THE FILLING ⓘ
- 1 cup raisins ⓘ
- 1/2 cup apple brandy ⓘ
- 1/2 cup sugar ⓘ
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg ⓘ
- 4 cups cubed peeled fresh apples ⓘ
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the 2 1/3 cups of flour, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms.
- Divide dough in half, so that one portion is slightly larger than the other, wrap each in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
- In a small saucepan, over low heat, cook raisins in brandy for 13-15 minutes or until raisins are plump. Strain reserving liquid, and set raisins aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg. Add the apples, lemon juice, raisins, and 1/2 teaspoon of the reserved liquid in the previous step.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to fit in a 9 inch pie plate.
- Transfer pastry to pie plate.
- Trim pastry even with the edges, then add apple filling, and dot with butter.
- Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie, and place over the filling.
- Trim, seal, and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry, and cover edges loosely with foil.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly.
- Cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1013
kcal
51% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).