Apple Pie With Dried Fruit Food

APPLE AND DRIED FRUIT LATTICE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out 1 piece of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate; chill until ready to use.
• Make the filling: Peel and chop the apples. Pulse the apples, raisins, and dried plums, figs and cherries in a food processor until chunky. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the sugar, tapioca, orange liqueur, lemon zest, cinnamon, salt and allspice. Spoon into the crust and dot with the butter.
• Roll out the second piece of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips with a knife. Arrange half of the strips in parallel rows over the filling, about 1/2 inch apart. Working with 1 strip at a time, arrange the remaining strips perpendicular to the first ones, weaving the strips over and under, to form a lattice. Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp the edge with your fingers. Brush the lattice crust with the beaten egg.
• Put the pie on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to the oven; bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, about 1 hour. (Cover the edge with foil if it is browning too quickly.) Transfer to a rack and let cool until set, about 3 hours.

DRIED APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Soak the dried apples in water overnight.
• Drain off the water and mix the apples with the sugar, cinnamon, and allspice.
• Line an 8-inch pan with one of the pie crusts and add the apple mixture.
• Dot with the butter and cover with the second crust.
• Slash the top of the pie for ventilation.
• Bake in the oven for about an hour, or until the crust turns golden brown.

DRIED APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Heat juice or cider to a boil and pour over dried apples; let stand for 1 hour.
• Cook apples in juice for 10 to 15 minutes or till tender.
• Stir remaining ingredients together.
• Add to apples and mix well.
• Put prepared pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
• Pour prepared apple mixture into crust.
• Top with 2nd crust.
• Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
• Bake at 400° for 50 minutes or till done.

APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Make the dough by hand. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles yellow corn meal mixed with bean sized bits of butter. (If the flour/butter mixture gets warm, refrigerate it for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Add the egg and stir the dough together with a fork or by hand in the bowl. If the dough is dry, sprinkle up to a tablespoon more of cold water over the mixture.
• Make the dough in a food processor. With the machine fitted with the metal blade, pulse the flour, sugar, and salt until combined. Add the butter and pulse until it resembles yellow corn meal mixed with bean size bits of butter, about 10 times. Add the egg and pulse 1 to 2 times; don't let the dough form into a ball in the machine. (If the dough is very dry add up to a tablespoon more of cold water.) Remove the bowl from the machine, remove the blade, and bring the dough together by hand.
• Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
• Make the filling. Put the lemon juice in a medium bowl. Peel, halve, and core the apples. Cut each half into 4 wedges. Toss the apple with the lemon juice. Add the sugar and toss to combine evenly.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the apples, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 2 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the apples soften and release most of their juices, about 7 minutes.
• Strain the apples in a colander over a medium bowl to catch all the juice. Shake the colander to get as much liquid as possible. Return the juices to the skillet, and simmer over medium heat until thickened and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, toss the apples with the reduced juice and spices. Set aside to cool completely. (This filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated or frozen for up to 6 months.)
• Cut the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each half of dough into a disc about 11 to 12 inches wide. Layer the dough between pieces of parchment or wax paper on a baking sheet, and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
• Place a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan with one of the discs of dough, and trim it so it lays about 1/2 inch beyond the edge of the pan. Put the apple filling in the pan and mound it slightly in the center. Brush the top edges of the dough with the egg. Place the second disc of dough over the top. Fold the top layer of dough under the edge of the bottom layer and press the edges together to form a seal. Flute the edge as desired. Brush the surface of the dough with egg and then sprinkle with sugar. Pierce the top of the dough in several places to allow steam to escape while baking. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• Bake the pie on a baking sheet until the crust is golden, about 50 minutes. Cool on a rack before serving. The pie keeps well at room temperature (covered) for 24 hours, or refrigerated for up to 4 days.

RUSTIC APPLE PIE WITH DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• To prepare the crust, put the whole-wheat pastry flour, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse 3 times to combine. Add the butter and pulse about 12 times, until you get a pebbly course texture. In a small bowl combine the buttermilk and ice water. Add the buttermilk-water mixture and pulse 3 to 5 times more to combine. Pat the dough into a 4-inch round and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes, or make ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• In the meantime, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, and prepare the filling. Core the apples and cut them into 1/4-inch slices. In a large bowl toss the apple slices with the lemon juice. Add the dried cherries then sprinkle in the cornstarch, brown sugar and cinnamon and toss until the apples are evenly coated. Set aside.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a large circle about 9 inches in diameter. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and draping the dough over the rolling pin, transfer it to the prepared baking sheet. If the dough breaks, patch it up with your fingers.
• Arrange the apple mixture in a mound in the center on the dough, leaving a 1 to 2-inch border. Fold the border over the filling. It will only cover the filling partially and does not need to be even.
• Bake the pie at 425 degrees F for 15 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, keeping the pie in the oven all the while, and bake for another 40 minutes, until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
• In a small bowl stir together the honey and boiling water to make a glaze. When the pie is done remove it from the oven and brush the honey glaze all over the top of the fruit and crust. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly. Cut into 6 wedges and serve warm or at room temperature.

FRIED APPLE PIES-DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Cook the apples with the water in a large covered pot over medium-low heat for 1 hour, or until all liquid has been absorbed.
• Stir occasionally.
• Add the sugar, butter, and cinnamon, mixing well.
• Set aside to cool.
• Prepare recipe# 22729 by Darleen Summers or Unfold the refrigerated pie crust and roll out until a 12 inch circle has been formed-repeat with the remaining crust.
• Cut each crust into 9 4-inch circles (do the same with the homemade crust if using).
• Place one heaping Tablespoon of pie filling onto each circle, slightly off center.
• Moisten the edges with water and fold over, gently pressing out any air.
• Crimp with a fork.
• In a heavy skillet melt/heat oil over medium high heat, bringing it to a tempture of 350 degrees.
• Fry pies in batches, 2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Makes 16-18 fried pies.
• If you wish while hot sprinkle with granulated sugar.

MY HONEY'S APPLE AND APRICOT PIE

Steps:

• FILLING: Place apricots in a heat resistant bowl and pour enough boiling water over them to cover. Allow to soak for 5 mins or until soft. Drain. Combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
• CRUMBLE TOPPING: In a separate bowl, place dry cake mix, oats, and almonds. Pour melted butter over top and stir, tossing to separate and crumble.
• ASSEMBLY: Preheat oven to 425°F Spoon filling into pie crust. Drizzle with honey. Spoon crumble mixture over fruit filling and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes.

HOLIDAY APPLE PIE WITH DRIED FRUIT & CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Sautéing the apples: Heat 2 large heavy skillets over high heat. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in each. When the butter bubbles, add the apples and sauté about 3 minutes.
• Adding sugar & spices: Add the sugar, vanilla, 2 teaspoons of the cinnamon, and the ginger. Stir or toss to coat the apples. Cook, stirring or tossing, frequently, until the apples are brown and juicy, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Completing the filling: Add the apricots, raisins, 1/2 cup of the cream, and the Calvados, plus a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring or tossing, until the apples are caramelized and the juices form a thick sauce, 7 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to cool.
• Rolling out the bottom crust dough: Dust a work surface with flour. Roll out the round piece of dough to a 12-inch-diameter round, dusting lightly if sticking and turning often. Press together any tears. Transfer to a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
• Rolling & cutting the lattice top: Dust the work surface with flour again. Roll out the second piece of dough to dimensions greater than the top of the pie and about 1/4 inch thick. Using a pizza wheel or a sharp knife, cut the square into even 1/2-inch-wide strips.
• Filling the pie: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Transfer the cooled filling to the dough-lined pie dish. Press the filling slightly to compact. Trim the bottom dough to overhang about 1/2 inch around the edge.
• Forming the lattice top crust: Arrange 6 or 7 dough strips evenly across the filling. Arrange 6 or 7 strips at right angles to the first ones. Trim the ends. Fold the overhang over the lattice ends and crimp together into a neat border, rolling the rim toward the filling.
• Glazing the pie crust: In a small bowl, stir together the remaining 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon with the granulated sugar. Brush the lattice strips with beaten egg white. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the strips.
• Baking the pie: Place the pie on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until the crust is deep brown and the filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Leave the pie at room temperature to cool completely, at least 2 hours.
• Serving the pie: Whip the remaining 1 cup cream to soft peaks. Cut the pie into wedges and transfer to serving plates. Drizzle the Caramel Sauce over and around each slice and add dollops of whipped cream.

APPLE AND DRIED CRANBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Make crust:
• Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add butter; cut in using on/off turns until butter is cut into 1/4-inch pieces. Add 7 tablespoons water and blend until moist clumps form, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; divide into 2 pieces. Flatten pieces into disks; wrap in plastic. Chill at least 30 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let soften slightly at room temperature before rolling out.)
• Make filling:
• Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F. Combine cranberries, sugar, flour and allspice in large bowl. Mix in apples, then brandy and vanilla extract.
• Roll out 1 dough disk on floured surface to 13-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Spoon in apple filling, mounding slightly in center. Roll out second dough disk on floured surface to 13-inch round. Drape crust over filling. Trim overhang to 1/2 inch. Press crust edges together; fold under. Crimp edge. Stir yolk and cream in small bowl to blend. Brush over top (but not edge) of pie. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape. Bake pie until apples are tender and crust is golden, about 1 hour 5 minutes. Transfer to rack; let stand 1 hour. Serve pie warm or at room temperature.

APPLE PIE WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Remove the skin and core from four apples. Cut these apples into chunks, and place in food processor with the S-blade.
• Add apple pie spice, lemon juice and pineapple chunks. Process until smooth.
• Take the remaining apple and cut into small pieces to be placed on the bottom of the pie.
• Once mixture is smooth, pour over chopped apples into pie shell, and top, if desired, with crushed banana chips, raisins and papaya.