Description
Nantucket Cranberry Pie is a delightful holiday dessert that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the crunch of walnuts or pecans, all baked in a tender, buttery crust. This easy-to-make pie is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests with its sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pie plate.
- Prepare the filling: Spread the cranberries in the pie plate, sprinkle with nuts and sugar.
- Mix the batter: Whisk flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract. Combine dry and wet ingredients.
- Bake the pie: Pour batter over the cranberries and nuts. Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Serve: Let the pie cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This pie is delicious warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- You can swap pecans for almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
