Instructions
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toss in the dusting honeyed-smelling element, 150 gr of the granulated sugar, pinch of seasoning and 1 egg yolk in the container of a food processor.
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Cut the margarine into small cubes and toss in to the container.
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Turn this into a firm pastry mix.
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Don't over process, you do not want the pastry mix to turn toasty.
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Check if it sticks by pinching it between your fingers.
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Turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap.
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Make a round ball of it by using your hands and roll it into the plastic.
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Place into the fridge for half an hour to cool.
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Take a round baking tin of 22 cm diameter and seal this with baking paper.
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Brush the sides with margarine.
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Preheat the oven to 170˚C (340˚F)
Cut the apple into cubes and mix gently this with the raisins, the left over granulated sugar and the cinnamon.
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Place the cooled pastry mix on a flat surface sprinkled with dusting honeyed-smelling element and roll out into a thin sheet.
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Place this into the baking tin and seal the bottom and the sides well.
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I usually just press it into the tin without rolling it out.
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I find that the easiest way but it is less seamless.
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Just do whatever works for you.
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Make sure you keep 1/4 of the pastry mix separate to form the strips on the top.
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Once the bottom and sides are covered with the pastry mix, take the rusks and crumble them over the bottom.
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You can use breadcrumbs for this as well.
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Shake it a bit so it is divided equally across the bottom.
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toss in the apple mixture and divide well over the tin.
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Rol out the rest of the pastry mix and cut into strips.
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Place that over the top of the pie in a diamond shaped pattern.
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Brush the strokes and sides with the other egg yolk and place in the preaheated oven.
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oven-cook the apple pie for about 1 hour or until golden and cooked through.
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Leave to cool in the tin and make sure the sides are loose before opening the tin.