Description
A festive cranberry pie that balances sweet and tart flavors, making it perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 buttery pie crust
- Optional: splash of almond or vanilla extract, slivered almonds, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and blind bake the pie crust for 15-20 minutes until light golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cranberries, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and orange zest, tossing gently. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Pour the cranberry mixture into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Add optional toppings if desired.
- Top with another layer of crust or create a lattice top, brushing with egg wash.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until filling bubbles and crust is golden brown.
- Cool for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, use fresh cranberries and allow the pie to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cranberry pie, holiday dessert, festive baking, family recipe