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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie That’s Simply Irresistible

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive dessert that combines tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a tender layer, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Frozen cranberries can be used directly without thawing.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar For sweetening cranberries in the filling.
  • 1 cup pecans or almonds Add crunch and nutty flavor.
Batter
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened for easier mixing.
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature for better incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract Choose based on taste preference.
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Pie Plate
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate. Evenly spread cranberries and sprinkle with 0.5 cup sugar.
  2. In a bowl, cream 0.5 cup butter with 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add almond or vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until creamy.
  4. Slowly mix in 1.5 cups flour and 0.5 teaspoon salt until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly over the cranberries in the pie plate.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different nuts and extracts to customize the flavor. Ensure to check the pie during baking to prevent overcooking.

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