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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie: A Festive Must-Try Delight

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive dessert with juicy cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a tender cake layer, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries If using frozen, no need to thaw.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or almonds Substitute with any favorite nut or skip entirely.
For the Cake Layer
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened.
  • 2 large eggs Beaten until fluffy.
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract Based on preference.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

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

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. Spread cranberries evenly in the pie plate, sprinkle chopped pecans, and add granulated sugar.
  3. In a bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix in almond or vanilla extract and add eggs one at a time, beating until fluffy.
  5. Reduce mixer speed and add flour and salt, mixing until combined.
  6. Spread batter evenly over the cranberry and pecan layer in the pie plate.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is perfect for festive gatherings and can be enjoyed warm with ice cream or whipped topping.

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