Ingredients

pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
1 lb cooking apple , peeled , cored , and sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut in small pieces
1/2 ups pecan halves
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon boiling water
1 teaspoon rum or 1 teaspoon brandy
The Pink Adobe French Apple Pie is a delicious twist on the classic American dessert. This recipe uses a French technique of adding a thin layer of butter pastry to the filling, with a glaze to top it off after it's baked. The Pink Adobe restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is credited with creating this recipe, combining French and Southwestern flavors to create something truly special. This pie is perfect for sharing with loved ones, whether it's at a holiday gathering or just a cozy evening in.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2.Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish with half of the pastry.
3.In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice, nutmeg, cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
4.Mix in the raisins and brown sugar and sprinkle flour over the top.
5.Pour the apple mixture into the pie dish and dot with unsalted butter.
6.Arrange the pecan halves on top.
7.Fit the top pastry over the filling, crimp the edges together, and cut 6-8 slits in the top.
8.Brush the milk over the top crust for a golden finish.
9.Bake for 20 minutes on the bottom rack, then reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for another 30-35 minutes until cooked through.
10.In a bowl, cream the softened butter with powdered sugar.
11.Stir in the boiling water and rum to make a smooth glaze for the pie.
12.Drizzle the glaze over the still-warm pie.

PROS

The Pink Adobe French Apple Pie brings a classic apple pie to the next level with the addition of brown sugar and pecans.

The sweetness is perfectly balanced with the tartness of the apples for a delicious taste.

A perfect dessert for a cold winter evening.

CONS

This pie has a high sugar and calorie content, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although high in sugar and calories, apples are a great source of fiber and important nutrients such as vitamin C, making the Pink Adobe French Apple Pie a tasty way to incorporate them into your diet.
Pecans contain healthy unsaturated fats and have been linked to heart health and reducing inflammation.

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