Description
Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive, flavorful dessert showcasing tart fresh cranberries spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, wrapped in a buttery pie crust and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this pie combines warm spices with a sweet and tangy filling for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of fresh cranberries, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, mixing well to coat the cranberries with the dry ingredients.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well blended, then pour this mixture over the cranberry mixture.
- Combine Filling: Stir the egg and vanilla mixture into the cranberry mixture until all the ingredients are well incorporated, forming the pie filling.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the 1 pie crust placed in a suitable pie dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving to let the filling set properly.
Notes
- Ensure cranberries are fresh for the best tartness and texture.
- You can use a homemade or store-bought pie crust depending on convenience.
- Letting the pie cool completely before slicing helps maintain clean slices.
- For added flavor, consider serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
