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INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup raisins
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1 cup rum, brandy or water
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1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
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4 large tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup toasted pecan pieces
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Prepared pie dough for 2 single crust (9- to 10-inch) pies, 36 to 40 ounces (see related recipe)
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1 beaten egg
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Coarse or decorating sugar for garnishing the pies