Pear and Raisin Mince Pie with Lattice Crust
- 2 1/2cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 tablespoons (about) ice water
- 6 tablespoons orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup (packed) raisins
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brandy
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 1/4 pounds firm Anjou or Bosc pears, peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 2 teaspoons milk (for glaze)
- Blend flour, salt and sugar in processor.
- Add butter; using on/off turns, process until butter is cut into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Add 6 tablespoons ice water.
- Using on/off turns, blend until dough comes together, adding more water by tablespoonfuls if dough is dry.
- Gather into ball; divide into 2 pieces.
- Flatten pieces into disks; wrap in plastic.
- Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
- Mix first 7 ingredients in bowl.
- Mix in pears and cornstarch.
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 400F.
- Roll out 1 dough disk on lightly floured surface to 13- to 14-inch round.
- Transfer to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish; spoon in filling.
- Roll out second dough disk to 12-inch round; using ruler as aid, cut dough into 3/4-inch-wide strips.
- Lay strips over filling, spacing 3/4 inch apart.
- Lay additional strips at right angle to first strips, forming lattice.
- Trim overhang to 3/4 inch.
- Fold dough edge and strip ends under; crimp to seal.
- Brush dough strips (not edge) with yolk mixture.
- 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)