Caramelized Apple and Pear Pie Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup applejack brandy or brandy
1/2 cup dried currants
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla extract
5 tbsp unsalted butter
1 1/4 lb granny smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 lb firm but ripe bartlett pears, peeled, cored, cut into 1/3-inch-thick wedges
2 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup coarsely chopped lightly toasted walnuts
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vanilla ice cream

Directions:

Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Mix applejack brandy, dried currants, fresh lemon juice and vanilla extract in large bowl. Let mixture stand 15 minutes.
Cook 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat until pale golden, about 3 minutes. Add apple wedges, ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Sauté until apple wedges are crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Add apple mixture, pear wedges and 2 tablespoons cornstarch to currant mixture; toss to coat.
Mix golden brown sugar, corn syrup, whipping cream and remaining 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in heavy small saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat until slightly thickened, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped walnuts. Add to fruit mixture. Toss to coat.
Transfer warm filling to prepared crust. Bake 30 minutes. Tent pie with foil. Bake pie until apples and pears are tender and liquid bubbles thickly, about 45 minutes longer.
Cool pie on rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	288.93 Kcal (1210 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.37g	24%
Cholesterol	23.24mg	8%
Sodium	11.48mg	0%
Potassium	288.42mg	6%
Total Carbs	37.2g	12%
Sugars	27.44g	110%
Dietary Fiber	4.82g	19%
Protein	3.37g	7%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	37.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.4 Kcal (676 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.58g	24%
Cholesterol	12.98mg	8%
Sodium	6.41mg	0%
Potassium	161.12mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.78g	12%
Sugars	15.33g	110%
Dietary Fiber	2.69g	19%
Protein	1.88g	7%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	13%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	20.9mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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