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Easy Irish Apple Pie

Quick Irish apple pie with ready-made crust, apples, cinnamon, and optional raisins. An easy dessert for St. Patrick’s Day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 449kcal
Author Adina

Equipment

  • Pie dish or springform 8 inches/ 20 cm
  • Small bowl
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pack pre-rolled pie crusts Note 1
  • 2 tablespoons raisins or sultanas
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey or warm water, Note 2
  • 4 tart apples a total of about 20 oz/ 550-600 g, Note 3
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • tiny pinch of cloves optional, but nice
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 small egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F/ 200°C.
  • Soak the raisins: Place them in a small bowl and mix them with the whiskey. Let them soak for about 10 minutes or the time it takes you to prepare the rest.
    2 tablespoons raisins + 2 tablespoons whiskey
  • Line the pie dish: Unroll one sheet of the pre-rolled pie crust and gently place it into the pie dish. Press the dough lightly against the bottom and sides of the dish, making sure it fits into the edges without stretching it. Trim the excess dough along the rim of the dish so the crust fits neatly inside.
    1 pack pre-rolled pie crusts
  • Make the filling: Peel, core, and chop the apples into small cubes. Place them in the large bowl, and mix them with the soaked raisins, cinnamon, cloves, brown sugar, and cornstarch.
    4 tart apples + 1 teaspoon cinnamon + 2 tablespoons brown sugar + 1 tablespoon cornstarch + tiny pinch of cloves
  • Fill the crust with the apple mixture and scatter the teaspoon of butter, cut into small pieces, over the apples.
    1 teaspoon butter
  • Unroll the second crust and place it over the filling. Trim the overhanging dough from both crusts, leaving about 2 cm (¾ inch) around the edge. Fold the edges under and press them together to seal. Crimp the edge with your fingers or a fork.
  • Cut 3-4 small slits in the top crust so steam can escape during baking.
  • Egg wash: Beat the egg and milk in a small bowl (you can use the bowl used for soaking the raisins). Brush the mixture over the top crust.
    1 small egg + 1 tablespoon milk
  • Bake the Irish apple pie for about 35 minutes. Check after 25 minutes. If the crust becomes too dark, cover it loosely with foil and continue baking for the remaining 10 minutes, until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.

Notes

  1. Pie crust: Use one pack of pre-rolled pie crusts containing two crusts, one for the bottom and one for the top. Homemade pastry works just as well.
  2. Whiskey: Whiskey adds a nice flavor, but if you prefer not to use alcohol, warm water works just fine. You can also replace it with another type of alcohol, such as rum, brandy, or amaretto.
  3. Apples: I use firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Braeburn; they hold their shape while baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 127IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg