Apple Pie with Raisin Relish

Apple Pie with Raisin Relish is a delicious dessert that combines the classic flavours of apple pie with a tangy and sweet raisin relish. The pie is made with a tart apple variety like Granny Smith and seasoned with granulated sugar, light brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The raisin relish is made by cooking raisins with apple cider vinegar, water, light brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until it thickens. The pie is assembled with a lattice pie crust on top and baked until golden brown. It is served with whipped cream and a spoonful of raisin relish on top.

Ingredients of Apple Pie with Raisin Relish

Ingredients for the Pie:

• 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
• 6 cups of peeled and sliced apples (use a tart apple variety like Granny Smith)
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon of coarse sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Ingredients for the Raisin Relish:

• 1 cup of raisins
• 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon of ground cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt

How to Make Apple Pie with Raisin Relish

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. To make the raisin relish, add all the ingredients to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the raisins are plump and the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
4. Place one of the pie crusts in a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it into the bottom and up the sides. Trim any excess dough.
5. Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust and dot with small pieces of butter.
6. Roll out the second pie crust and cut it into strips to make a lattice pattern on top of the pie. You can also use cookie cutters to make fun shapes to place on top.
7. Brush the top of the pie crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle coarse sugar on top.
8. Place the pie in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
9. Let the pie cool for at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a spoonful of raisin relish on top. Enjoy!