Apple Desert

Photo: flickr user net_efekt

Ingredients

1 Double pie Crust Recipe See Below in Instructions

3 lbs (About 8 Cups) of Tart Apples like granny smith - cored, peeled and sliced into 1/2" slices

1/4 Cup Golden Raisins

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1/2 Cup White Sugar

1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

1/2 Teaspoon Ground Allspice

1/4 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

2 Tablespoons Butter - Diced

1 Egg Yolk

1 Tablespoon Milk

Preparation

Standard 2 Pie Crust Pastry Recipe Makes two 9-inch pie crusts Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 8 Ounces butter, chilled and cubed 1/2 cup ice water Directions: *Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. *Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse corn meal. *Stir in the ice water, a Tablespoon at a time, until the crust mixture just forms a ball. *Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled <

In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples and raisins with lemon juice

Combine sugars, flour,spices in a small bowl - add to apples and toss well making sure all the apples are coated

Fill pastry lined 9 inch pie pan with apple mixture. Dot with butter. (a dab of butter every 2" or so around the pie)

Place the second crust on top of the apple filling Seal the edges of the crust with a fork by pressing the tines into the edge of the joined crusts Cut 4 slits in top of crust so the apples will vent

In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk and milk. Brush mixture over top crust - coating the top and the sealed crust edges

Preheat the oven to 425 Bake at 425 for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and bake 40-45 minutes more or until crust is golden and filling begins to bubble