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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Delicious Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie for Festive Joy

This Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie features a tangy filling and crunchy pecans, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Use fresh for best flavor, frozen can be added without thawing.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cups Pecans or Almonds Add crunch; can be swapped or omitted for nut-free.
Batter
  • 1 cups Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 3 large Eggs Provides binding.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances overall flavor.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate. Spread cranberries in the pie plate, sprinkle with pecans and granulated sugar.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and light.
  3. Add almond or vanilla extract, then eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy after each addition.
  4. Add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter over the cranberries evenly.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness after 40 minutes.
  7. Allow pie to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For variations, swap almond extract for vanilla or pre-toast nuts for deeper flavor.

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