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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie for a Cozy Christmas Dessert

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive dessert that captures the essence of Christmas with its tart cranberries and sweet notes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries No thawing needed if using frozen.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on tartness.
  • 1 cup Pecans or Almonds Use to suit nut-free diets; can be toasted.
For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened before mixing.
  • 2 large Eggs Medium to large eggs work best.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond or Vanilla Extract Choose your favorite.
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Replace with gluten-free flour for gluten-free version.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Crucial for enhancing flavor.
For Serving (optional)
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream Pairs beautifully with warm pie.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch Pie Plate
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter a 9-inch pie plate, add cranberries, sprinkle with pecans and sugar.
  2. In a bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in your chosen extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly each time to achieve a fluffy consistency.
  4. Gradually sift in the flour and salt, mixing at low speed until just combined. Batter should be slightly sticky.
  5. Spread the batter evenly over the cranberry mixture in the pie plate with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor and avoid overbaking. Adjust sweetness based on the tartness of the cranberries. Can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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