*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Brandied Apple-Apricot Pie

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Apple Pies

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Frozen sgl. 8-inch pie crust
  16      ounces        Unsweetened apricot halves -- drained
   2                    Apples; peeled -- sliced
   1                    Orange; peeled -- seeded
          in            chunks
     1/4  cup           Golden raisins
     1/4  cup           Apricot brandy or liqueur
   4      tablespoons   Free-pouring brown sugar
   2      tablespoons   Arrowroot or cornstarch
     1/4  teaspoon      Cinnamon
     1/4  teaspoon      Nutmeg
     1/8  teaspoon      Ground cloves
                        Sugar substitute -- (opt.)
                        equal 1/4 cup sugar

Defrost pastry and line an 8- or 9-inch shallow nonstick pie pan,
 gently stretching to fit, if necessary. Trim edges and discard excess pastry.

 Combine remaining ingredients, except sugar substitute; mix well.
 Spoon half of the fruit mixture into pie crust.
 Sprinkle evenly with sugar substitute, if desired. 
Add remaining fruit filling.
 Cut a sheet of foil smaller than the pie pan and use to cover the top of the pie, 
protecting fruit filling while exposing the crust border. 
(Or cover the pie pan with a slightly smaller pie pan.)
 Bake in a preheated 425 oven 25 to 30 minutes, until crust is browned.
 Remove from oven and cool. Serve warm or chilled.



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