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If you're in a rush, opt to use a frozen puff or phyllo pastry. The flavorings are all very basic. If you like, you can add ½ teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and ginger; replace the allspice with 1 teaspoon cinnamon; or add grated orange or lemon zest.
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- 2 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 3 medium baking apples, tart or sweet
- 1/4 c raisins
- 2 T honey
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- Pastry for a single 9-inch piecrust
- Milk
- Sugar
Preparation
Preparation
1 Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a large baking sheet.
2 .Peel, core, and cut the apples into ¼-inch slices.
3 In a medium-sized bowl, combine the apples with the raisins, honey, and allspice.
4 Roll out the pastry to a circle approximately 10 inches in diameter.
5 . Spoon the apple mixture over half the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.
6 Fold the other half over the apples, moisten the edges with milk, and seal.
7 Crimp the edges with the tines or the handle of a fork. Place on the baking sheet, brush with milk, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 45 minutes.
Special instructions
If you're in a rush, opt to use a frozen puff or phyllo pastry. The flavorings are all very basic. If you like, you can add ½ teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and ginger; replace the allspice with 1 teaspoon cinnamon; or add grated orange or lemon zest.
Source: U.S. Apple Association
