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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie Recipe

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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a delightful dessert featuring a juicy cranberry filling mixed with crunchy pecans, topped with a flaky and buttery cake layer. Baked until golden, this pie offers a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, making it an ideal festive treat to serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Topping Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pie Plate: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter a 9-inch pie plate to prevent sticking and add the cranberries. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar evenly over the cranberries.
  2. Make the Topping Batter: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter and 1 cup of sugar on medium speed until smooth. Continue beating and add the almond or vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating until the mixture is fluffy.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low, gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, and mix until combined. The batter will be sticky and thick.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Use a spatula to scoop the batter on top of the cranberry filling in the pie plate. Spread the batter evenly to cover the filling completely.
  5. Bake the Pie: Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped topping for the perfect holiday dessert experience.

Notes

  • You can substitute sliced almonds for pecans depending on your preference.
  • The pie is best enjoyed warm and pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth topping batter.
  • If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw before using to retain their shape and texture during baking.
  • For a gluten-free version, you can substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

Keywords: cranberry pie, holiday pie, Nantucket pie, pecan cranberry dessert, festive pie, cranberry almond dessert

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