Pear and Raisin Mince Pie with Lattice Crust

  1. Blend flour, salt and sugar in processor.
  2. Add butter; using on/off turns, process until butter is cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
  3. Add 6 tablespoons ice water.
  4. Using on/off turns, blend until dough comes together, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry.
  5. Gather into ball; divide into 2 pieces.
  6. Flatten pieces into disks; wrap in plastic.
  7. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  8. Mix first 7 ingredients in bowl.
  9. Mix in pears and cornstarch.
  10. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400F.
  11. Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13- to 14-inch round.
  12. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish; spoon in filling.
  13. Roll out second dough disk to 12-inch round; using ruler as aid, cut dough into 3/4-inch-wide strips.
  14. Lay strips over filling, spacing 3/4 inch apart.
  15. Lay additional strips at right angle to first strips, forming lattice.
  16. Trim overhang to 3/4 inch.
  17. Fold dough edge and strip ends under; crimp to seal.
  18. Brush dough strips (not edge) with yolk mixture.
  19. Bake pie until crust is golden and pears are tender, about 50 minutes; cool.

flour, salt, sugar, butter, water, orange marmalade, raisins, sugar, brandy, vanilla, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, firm, cornstarch, egg yolk

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/pear-and-raisin-mince-pie-with-lattice-crust-104044 (may not work)

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