Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie for Merry Gatherings

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a delightful blend of tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for festive celebrations.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 30

Total Time 1 50

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Filling

1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Use frozen without thawing.
0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste.
1 cup Pecans or Almonds Substitute or omit for nut-free options.

For the Batter

1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
3 large Eggs Use at room temperature.
1 teaspoon Almond or Vanilla Extract Substitute with your favorite extract.
1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Replace with gluten-free blend if needed.
0.25 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

9-inch pie plate
mixing bowl
electric mixer
spatula

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and grease a 9-inch pie plate.
Spread cranberries at the bottom of the pie plate and sprinkle with half a cup of sugar and pecans.

Mixing the Batter

Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
Add the extract and eggs, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.

Assembling and Baking

Spread batter over the cranberries evenly.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. Check with a toothpick.
Allow cooling for 30 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Monitor baking time to avoid overbaking. Toasting the nuts is recommended for richer flavor.

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