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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie: A Cozy Festive Delight

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a delightful festive dessert that combines sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans in a tender pie crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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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
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries If using frozen, no need to thaw.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup Pecans or Almonds Feel free to substitute with your favorite nuts.
For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for optimal incorporation.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or Vanilla Extract Substitute based on preference.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Place fresh or frozen cranberries directly into the greased pie plate. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the cranberries, followed by ½ cup of granulated sugar.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the almond or vanilla extract along with the eggs, one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
  5. Reduce mixer speed and gently add the all-purpose flour and salt. Blend until just combined.
  6. Spread the thick batter evenly over the layered cranberries and nuts in the pie plate.
  7. Place the pie in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Once baked, cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Ensure room temperature ingredients for smoother batter. Can be made gluten-free by substituting flour with a gluten-free blend.

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