Ingredients for - Brandy Pear Pie
How to cook deliciously - Brandy Pear Pie
1. Stage
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until a ball forms. Divide dough in half so that 1 portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2. Stage
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan over low heat, cook raisins in brandy until raisins are plump, 13-15 minutes. Strain, reserving liquid. Set raisins aside.
3. Stage
In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add pears, lemon juice, raisins and 1/2 teaspoon reserved liquid.
4. Stage
On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll out remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. Cover edge loosely with foil.
5. Stage
Bake until bubbly, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
