French Apple Pie
The top crust on this old favorite features walnuts, raisins and fresh gingerroot.
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Ingredients
Pastry
Single crust unbaked 9-inch pastry
Filling
1
2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1
4 cup all-purpose flour1
4 cup golden raisins1
4 cup chopped walnuts2 teaspoons freshly grated gingerroot
3 to 5 medium (5 cups) Granny Smith apples, cored, thinly sliced
Topping
3
4 cup all-purpose flour1
2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 2 cup cold1
4 cup chopped walnuts
Ice cream, if desired
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 375°F.
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STEP 2
Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, raisins, 1/4 cup walnuts and gingerroot in large bowl. Add apple slices; toss gently to coat. Spoon into pastry shell.
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STEP 3
Combine 3/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar in small bowl; cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup walnuts. Press mixture evenly over apple mixture.
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STEP 4
Bake 50-60 minutes or until apples are fork tender. (If crust is browning too quickly, cover edge with 2-inch strip of aluminum foil.) Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
Tip #1
Fresh ginger has an intense, somewhat lemony flavor. Choose plump, firm ginger from the produce section. Grate fresh ginger with the smallest grater you have.
Tip #2
Love apple pies? Try our highest rated Blue Ribbon Apple Pie! You can't go wrong with this classic.
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