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Apple Cranberry Pie

Cultural Context

Apple Cranberry Pie is a beloved American dessert, particularly popular during the fall and winter months. This pie combines the sweet and tart flavors of apples and cranberries, often enjoyed during Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings. Its warm spices and flaky crust evoke a sense of comfort and nostalgia, making it a staple at family celebrations. Today, variations abound, with some adding nuts or different spices, but the classic combination remains a favorite.

AmericanUSdessert
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 (14.1 ounce) package pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
4 cups peeled and sliced apples
2 cups cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener that may enhance flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean offers a more intense flavor, while vanilla flavoring is often cheaper.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2

Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust.

3

Arrange sliced apples in prepared crust; spread cranberries over apples.

4

Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture over cranberries.

5

Distribute butter pieces over pie filling.

6

Cover filling with remaining pie crust; crimp both crusts together, and cut several slits into top crust to vent steam.

7

Bake in the preheated oven until pie is browned and fruit filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

9-inch pie plate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Cranberry Apple PieThanksgiving Apple Pie

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