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autumn surprise pie

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For autumn surprise pie

  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    plus 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    plus 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 Tbsp
    cold butter
  • 1/4 c
    fat-free milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cider vinegar
  • FOR THE FILLING
  • 5 c
    sliced peeled tart apples
  • 2 c
    sliced peeled ripe pears
  • 1/3 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
  • 1/4 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 3/4 tsp
    rum extract
  • 1
    egg white

How To Make autumn surprise pie

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine milk and vinegar; gradually add to crumb mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. On a lightly floured surface, roll larger ball to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Coat pie plate with cooking spray; transfer pastry to plate.
  • 2
    In a large bowl, combine the apples, pears and raisins. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves; add to fruit mixture and toss. Sprinkle with extract; toss well. Spoon into crust.Roll out remaining pastry; make a lattice crust. Trim, seal and flute edges. Brush lattice with egg white; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • 3
    Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack.
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