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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie That Will Brighten Your Christmas

Delight your holiday gatherings with this Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie, featuring a tart cranberry filling, crunchy pecans, and a tender, cake-like crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Frozen cranberries do not need to be thawed.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Adjust quantity according to taste.
  • 0.5 cups chopped pecans or almonds Feel free to substitute or omit if desired.
For the Cake Layer
  • 1 stick unsalted butter Ensure butter is softened.
  • 2 large eggs Beat until fluffy.
  • 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract Choose based on preference.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter the interior of a 9-inch pie plate generously.
  2. In the pie plate, spread 2 cups of cranberries, sprinkle 0.5 cups of granulated sugar and chopped pecans or almonds on top.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat 1 stick of softened butter with 1 cup of granulated sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of almond or vanilla extract and the 2 eggs, mixing well after adding each egg.
  5. Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, mixing on low until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly over the cranberry mixture in the pie plate.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the pie cool for a few minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, serve warm alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Adjust sugar for desired sweetness based on tartness of cranberries.

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