Praline Crunch Cranberry-Apple Pie
- 2 c. plus 3 Tbsp. flour, divided
- 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
- 10 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
- 5 to 6 Tbsp. cold water
- 1 c. toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 c. packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 lb. tart apples
- 2 c. cranberries, chopped
- Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Cut in 8 tablespoons butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough just comes together.
- Form dough into 2 disks, one slightly larger than the other.
- Wrap and chill 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 425u0b0.
- Roll out larger disk on lightly floured surface to 12 inch circle.
- Fit into 9-inch pie dish.
- Combine pecans, brown sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, cinnamon and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir in apples and cranberries until well coated.
- Spoon fruit filling into pie crust.
- Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
- Roll out remaining dough to 10-inch circle.
- Cover filling with dough. Vent top.
- Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.
- Place on baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes. Reduce to 350u0b0; bake 50 to 55 minutes, until filling is bubbly and crust is golden.
- Cool on wire rack.
flour, salt, butter, vegetable shortening, cold water, pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, tart apples, cranberries
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=897669 (may not work)