Directions: |
Directions:Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
In a large glass measuring cup, combine the raisins, Amaretto and water. Microwave them on high for 3 minutes, stir and then microwave for another 4-5, until the liquid is absorbed into the raisins. You end up with plump, juicy raisins that taste absolutely divine! Set them aside to cool while you prepare the rest of the pie. Peel, core and slice the crabapples until you have 4 cups. I was fairly lucky that my mom’s tree has larger but more tart apples on it. The largest one I picked is above. Once the apples are prepared, mix together your dry ingredients. When working with brown sugar in a pie, you have to make sure that it’s broken down with no chunks in it. Combine these dry ingredients thoroughly. Toss the raisins, apples and dry mixture together gently until everything is coated evenly. Place your bottom pie crust in the plate gently, letting it fall into place rather than pressing it in. Scoop the filling into the plate. You can top with a full crust or a lattice.
Using the lowest rack of your oven, bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for about 40-45 minutes more. When your pie edges start to become too brown – and they always will- cover the edges with tinfoil or use a pie crust cover. Continue baking until you see the pie filling bubbling and your pie is beautifully browned all over the top. Remove from the oven and cool on a baking rack. |
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