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1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. granulated
sugar
2 tsp. orange zest, plus 2 Tbsp.
fresh orange juice (from
1 orange), divided
4 large (about 8 oz. each) firm ripe
pears, peeled and chopped
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
- Prepare the crust: Whisk together
egg and 1 tablespoon ice-cold water
in a small bowl until well blended. In a
food processor, combine flour, sugar,
and salt. Using the back of a small knife,
scrape seeds from vanilla bean into
food processor. Pulse until well blended,
about 5 to 6 times. Add butter; pulse
until mixture resembles coarse meal,
5 to 6 times. With processor running,
gradually add egg mixture. Process
until dough just begins to come
together (adding more water, 1 table-
spoon at a time, if needed). Shape
into a flat disk. Wrap in plastic wrap;
chill 2 hours or up to 2 days.
- Prepare the streusel: Stir together
brown sugar, butter, and salt in a bowl.
Stir in flour, almonds, and ginger until
evenly blended. Set aside.
- Prepare the filling: Combine cran-
berries, sugar, and orange juice in a
saucepan. Cook over medium heat,
stirring often, until cranberries have
just popped, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove
from heat; pour mixture into a bowl.
Cool 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Fold zest, pears, cornstarch, cinnamon,
and nutmeg into cranberry mixture.
- Assemble pie: Unwrap dough disk,
and roll out on a lightly floured surface
into a 13-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch
deep-dish pie plate. Fold edges under.
Use a small spoon to create a pattern
around edges. Freeze 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spoon
filling into prepared pie plate. Crumble
streusel in small and large pieces over
filling. Bake on the lowest oven rack
until top is golden brown and crust is
golden (shielding edges, if needed,
after 20 minutes), 40 to 45 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack, 2 hours,
before serving.
Roasted Granny Smith
Apple Pie
Roasting the apples makes them tender
and extra flavorful. You can prepare and
chill the filling a day in advance.
ACTIVE 45 MIN. - TOTAL 5 HOURS, 45 MIN.,
PLUS 2 HOURS, 30 MIN. CHILLING
SERVES 10|
CLASSIC CRUST
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
for work surface
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, sliced
5 1/2 Tbsp. cold vegetable shortening,
sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tsp. kosher salt
6-8 Tbsp. ice-cold water
ROASTED APPLE FILLING
5 lb. Granny Smith apples, peeled,
sliced into 1/2-inch wedges
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
Dip a teaspoon in flour.
Press the tip of the spoon
into the pie dough edge 3
times to make a scalloped
pattern. Repeat, flouring the
spoon each time, until the
entire edge is crimped.
Make a Spoon
Crimp
A GOOD SOURCE OF
FIBER AND A GREAT
SOURCE OF CRUNCHY
DELICIOUSNESS.
