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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie to Wow Your Holiday Guests

Discover the enchanting Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie, a simple yet delightful dessert that marries tart cranberries with a crunchy pecan layer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Dried cranberries won’t work for this recipe.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on personal taste preference.
  • 1 cup Pecans or Almonds Can be swapped with favorite nuts or omitted for a nut-free pie.
Cake-Like Layer
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it is softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or Vanilla Extract Substitute based on preferences.
  • 1½ cups All-Purpose Flour Provides necessary structure.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • medium bowl
  • spatula
  • Mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate. Place cranberries evenly in the pie plate, sprinkle with chopped pecans and ½ cup of granulated sugar.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together ½ cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add in almond or vanilla extract, followed by 2 large eggs, mixing well until the batter is light and fluffy, about another 2-3 minutes.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low and gently mix in 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly over the cranberry and pecan mixture in the pie plate, making sure to cover all the cranberries.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, checking for a golden top and a toothpick inserted coming out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cranberries and allow the pie to cool for about 10 minutes before serving to help the layers set.

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