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If you're in a rush, opt to use a frozen puff or phyllo pastry. The flavorings are all very basic. If you like, you can add 1/2 teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and ginger; replace the allspice with 1 teaspoon cinnamon; or add grated orange or lemon zest.

3 medium baking apples, tart or sweet
1/4 cup raisins
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp ground allspice
Pastry for a single 9-inch piecrust
Milk
Sugar

Preheat oven to 400F. Grease a large baking sheet.

Peel, core, and cut the apples into 1/4-inch slices. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the apples with the raisins, honey, and allspice.

Roll out the pastry to a circle approximately 10 inches in diameter. Spoon the apple mixture over half the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Fold the other half over the apples, moisten the edges with milk, and seal. Crimp the edges with the tines or the handle of a fork. Place on the baking sheet, brush with milk, and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake for 45 minutes.

Makes 2 servings
From: The Apple Cookbook by Olwen Woodier
Source: U.S. Apple Association