BRANDY PEAR PIE

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From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 15

21/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) cold butter
1/2 cup(s) ice water
FOR THE FILLING
1 cup(s) raisins
1/2 cup(s) apple brandy
1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
4 cup(s) cubed peeled fresh pears
2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
2 tablespoon(s) butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, cook raisins in brandy for 13-15 minutes or until raisins are plump. Strain, reserving liquid. Set raisins aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add the pears, lemon juice, reserved raisins and 1/2 teaspoon of reserved liquid. On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry even with edges. Add pear filling; dot with butter.
  • Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in pastry. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 400° for 45-55 minutes or until bubbly. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.

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