Peach-Raspberry Pie
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, chilled
- 6 cups peeled ripe peaches, sliced about 3/8 inch thick
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons instant tapioca
- l cup fresh raspberries
- 1 egg, beaten
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Work in the shortening and add 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice water.
- Gather the dough into a ball.
- Divide the dough in half and flatten each piece into a 6-inch disk.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450.
- In a large bowl, combine the peaches, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the lemon juice and tapioca.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one piece of dough into a 14-inch circle.
- Fit into a 9-inch pie pan without stretching; trim the edge, leaving about a 1/4 inch overhang; reserve the scraps.
- Roll out the second piece of dough to a 14-inch circle.
- Add the raspberries to the peaches.
- Using a slotted spoon, scoop the filling into the pie shell, leaving most of the accumulated juices behind.
- Brush the rim of the dough lightly with some of the beaten egg, Place the second dough circle on top and press gently to seal.
- Trim the edges, leaving 1/2 inch over the rim; fold the dough under and flute it, if desired.
- From the reserved scraps of dough, cut out some decorative shapes for the top of the pieelongated leaves or miniature peaches.
- Using a sharp knife, cut at least several steam vents into the top crust.
- Brush the crust with the beaten egg and arrange the pastry cutouts on top.
- Brush again with the beaten egg and sprinkle the pie with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bake the pie for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 and continue to bake for 40 to 45 minutes longer, or until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let the pie cool for at least 3 hours before serving.
flour, salt, unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, peeled ripe peaches, sugar, lemon juice, tapioca, fresh raspberries, egg
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/peach-raspberry-pie (may not work)