Christmas Apple Cranberry Pie
The Christmas Apple Cranberry Pie is a festive dessert that perfectly blends the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples. Its golden crust and spiced filling make it the ideal centerpiece for holiday celebrations, bringing warmth and cheer to every gathering.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Pie dish
- Rolling Pin
- Oven
- Knife
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 2 cups apples peeled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup flour for thickening
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp butter cut into small pieces
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix until evenly coated.
- Place the pie crust into a pie dish and pour in the apple-cranberry mixture.
- Dot the top with small pieces of butter for added richness.
- Cover with a top crust, sealing and crimping the edges. Cut small slits in the top for steam to escape.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool the pie before slicing to allow the filling to set.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a vegan or gluten-free option, use dairy-free butter and a compatible crust. The pie can be made a day ahead and reheated before serving. Freezes well for up to 2 months.