Ingredients
1/3 cup golden raisins3 tablespoons brandyPastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/8 teaspoon white pepper5 cups sliced peeled tart apples2 tablespoons lemon juiceTOPPING:1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/2 cup sugar6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed3/4 cup grated aged (dry) Jack or Gouda cheese1/4 cup blanched almondsVanilla ice cream
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine raisins and brandy; cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.
Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and pepper. Add the apples, lemon juice and raisin mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to pastry.
Combine flour and sugar in a food processor. Add butter; cover and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Add cheese and almonds; pulse just until combined. Sprinkle over filling.
Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Cover edges with foil during the last 30 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Serve warm with ice cream.
