Description
A festive pie bursting with tart cranberry flavor balanced by sweet spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ice water as needed
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). For a homemade crust, mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs. Add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. Roll it out and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Prick the bottom with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine fresh cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and spices. Toss until the cranberries are well coated in the sugary mixture. Allow it to sit for about 15 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the cranberry mixture into the prepared pie crust. If you’d like, you can create a lattice crust on top using leftover pie dough, adding a rustic touch.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling and the crust is golden brown. If the edges of the crust start browning too fast, cover them with foil.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for that perfect holiday indulgence.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pie crust or almond flour in your crust recipe. Ensure your butter is cold for a flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry pie, holiday dessert, festive recipes, family traditions