Pink Adobe Apple Pie Recipe

Experience the magic of Santa Fe with this Pink Adobe Apple Pie recipe! A beloved local favorite in West Texas and New Mexico, this recipe recreates the famous dessert served at a renowned Santa Fe restaurant. This delectable pie boasts a delightful blend of sweet apples, warm spices, crunchy nuts, and plump raisins, all nestled within a flaky double crust. While the full recipe, including a luscious optional brandy sauce, may seem extensive, you can easily adapt it by using store-bought pie crust and skipping the sauce to save time. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unforgettable taste of the Southwest!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 6732.1 kcal
Protein 119g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pink Adobe Apple Pie

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How to Make Pink Adobe Apple Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup shortening (or butter), and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut shortening into flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing lightly until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie plate.
  5. Peel, core, and slice 6-8 medium apples (about 6 cups). Arrange apple slices in the pie crust.
  6. Sprinkle apples with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  7. Evenly distribute ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup raisins over the apples.
  8. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the apples.
  9. Sprinkle ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts over the apple mixture. Dot with 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
  10. Sprinkle ¼ cup of water over the filling.
  11. Roll out the remaining dough into a 12-inch circle. Place it over the filling, crimp the edges to seal, and flute the crust.
  12. Brush the top crust with 1 tablespoon of milk.
  13. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
  14. Continue baking for another 30-40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
  15. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving. (Optional: Serve warm with Pink Adobe Brandy Sauce - see below)
  16. (Optional Pink Adobe Brandy Sauce): In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in ¼ cup water. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons brandy. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

196 g

Sugar

1636g

Fat

517g

Carbs

274g

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