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aye aye apple rum pie

(11 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Theresa K
colorado springs, CO

September 19th is the official talk like a pirate day. I created this pie today to test out it's sea worthiness in advance. The kids are underage scallywags so rum extract was used.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This makes us want to talk like a pirate EVERY day! What a deliciously intense flavor.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(11 ratings)
yield 8
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For aye aye apple rum pie

  • 2 c
    prunes, pitted
  • 1 c
    water to cover
  • 4 Tbsp
    oats, uncooked divided
  • 1
    pie crust shell
  • 6 md
    apples ( i used gala)
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed (divided)
  • 2 Tbsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    clove, ground
  • 1/8 tsp
    ginger powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 2 c
    flour
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    rum extract
  • 3/4 c
    powdered sugar

How To Make aye aye apple rum pie

  • 1
    Place prunes in a heavy pot and cover with water and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cover the pot. Simmer until most of the water has been absorbed. Take from heat, pour off extra liquid and mash. Put aside until time to assemble pie.
  • 2
    Slice apples and put into the heavy pot and cover with water. Add half the cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg. Simmer for about 15 minutes. Drain in cullender. Pour half the rum extract over apples and sprinkle another teaspoon of cinnamon half the brown sugar and toss.
  • 3
    Make a top crumble for the pie. Take flour and mix with butter, remaining cinnamon, the rest of the oats, and brown sugar. Mix until at a crumb stage.
  • 4
    In empty pie shell, sprinkle half the oatmeal on the bottom. Spoon cooled prunes on top of oatmeal. Add the apple slices. Add on the top crumble to cover the pie. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes.
  • 5
    Mix together powdered sugar and remaining Rum extract... Add water or milk by drops until desired consistency. Pour over finished pie.
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