Deep Dish Apple Raisin Pie

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The addition of raisins to this wonderful apple pie makes this even more special...a fantastic-tasting pie! (prep time does not include making the pastry)

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Steps

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Heat oven to 400 degrees.

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In a large bowl , combine apples , raisins , sugar , flour , cinnamon , nutmeg , salt and cloves.

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Mound mixture in prepared unbaked pastry shell.

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Dot with small pieces of butter.

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Cover the filling with top pie crust.

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Seal , and flute edges.

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Cut several vents / slits in top crust to vent out steam.

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Place on a cookie sheet if desired to prevent spills.

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Bake for 50-60 minutes , or until crust is golden , and apples are tender.

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Cool at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Ingredients

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golden delicious apples, raisins, brown sugar, flour, orange juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, ground cloves, butter, pastry dough