Best 5 Brandied Cranberry Fruit Pie Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start thinking about our favorite holiday dessert recipes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, a classic brandied cranberry fruit pie is sure to impress your family and friends. With its sweet-tart flavor, flaky crust, and boozy kick, this pie is the perfect way to celebrate the season. And the best part? This recipe requires only a handful of ingredients and can be easily prepared in advance, making it the perfect dish for busy holiday gatherings. Let's dive into the wonderful flavors of this holiday classic.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



Cranberry Meringue Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups fine vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (from about 40 cookies)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 cups Brandied Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
6 cups fresh cranberries
3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cups brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Toss the cookie crumbs with the melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before filling.
  • For the filling: Put 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top. Let stand 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the Brandied Cranberry Sauce, sugar and lime zest in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture and orange juice; set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
  • For the meringue topping: Once the pie is set, put the egg whites, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over, not in, a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the egg whites are foamy and warm to the touch. Remove from the heat, and whip in a stand mixer on medium-high to stiff, glossy peaks.
  • To assemble the pie: Spread the meringue over the top of the set filling. Using a kitchen torch, brown the meringue all over. Slice and serve.
  • Combine the cranberries, sugar and brandy in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and some of the cranberries have burst, about 20 minutes. Use right away or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY DREAM PIE



Cranberry Dream Pie image

Plenty of cranberries are grown in this area, so the tart and tangy fruit finds its way into my cooking quite often. This luscious pie is one I regularly prepare for our many holiday get-togethers. -Lila Scheer, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
1 pastry shell, baked, or graham cracker crust (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and water until smooth. Add cranberries. bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cook until berries pop, about 5 minutes. Set aside. , In a bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Fold in whipped cream. Spread evenly into pie shell. Top with the cranberry mixture. Chill for at least 4 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

BAR HARBOR CRANBERRY PIE



Bar Harbor Cranberry Pie image

A wonderful pie! The tartness of the cranberries evens out with the sweetness of the sugar! This also makes a beautiful presentation! Good for Thanksgiving and Christmas, along with any other time of the year because it is so simple to make!

Provided by Amy Nichole

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Cranberry Pie Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cranberries
1 ½ cups white sugar, divided
½ cup chopped pecans
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup shortening, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9 inch glass pie plate.
  • Spread cranberries over the bottom of the buttered pie plate. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of sugar and pecans over the berries. In a medium bowl, mix together the eggs and remaining sugar until well blended. Stir in flour, margarine and shortening, beating well after each addition. Pour over the cranberries.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until the filling is set, and the top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.8 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 39.1 g

BAKED BRANDIED CRANBERRIES



Baked Brandied Cranberries image

I enjoy my cranberries baked this way. The brandy helps to cut down on the tartness of the cranberries, while the sugar gives it just enough sweetness.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (12 ounce) bags cranberries
2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup brandy
1/3 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Place the cranberries in a glass 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  • Cover the cranberries with the 2 cups of sugar, but do not stir.
  • Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes in a 350º oven; until the cranberries burst.
  • Remove baking dish from the oven.
  • Remove the foil and stir.
  • Let stand 10 minutes, then drizzle with the brandy.
  • Stir in the 1/3 cup of sugar.
  • Cool to room temperature; then refrigerate.

CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Cranberry Meringue Pie Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by á-48383

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups fine vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (from about 40 cookies)
1 stick (8-tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 cups Brandied Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
6 cups fresh cranberries
3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cups brandy

Steps:

  • Meringue Topping: Preheat the oven to 350°F. For the crust: Toss the cookie crumbs with the melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before filling. For the filling: Put 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top. Let stand 3 minutes. Meanwhile, put the Brandied Cranberry Sauce, sugar and lime zest in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture and orange juice; set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours. For the meringue topping: Once the pie is set, put the egg whites, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over, not in, a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the egg whites are foamy and warm to the touch. Remove from the heat, and whip in a stand mixer on medium-high to stiff, glossy peaks. To assemble the pie: Spread the meringue over the top of the set filling. Using a kitchen torch, brown the meringue all over. Slice and serve. Brandied Cranberry Sauce: Combine the cranberries, sugar and brandy in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and some of the cranberries have burst, about 20 minutes. Use right away or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week. Yield: About 9 cups

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart and tangy flavor that is perfect for this pie. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Make sure the cranberries are coated in sugar. This will help to prevent them from sticking together and will also help to draw out their juices.
  • Use a good quality brandy. The brandy will add a rich and complex flavor to the pie. Look for a brandy that is at least 80 proof.
  • Don't overcook the pie. The pie is done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and will make the pie easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This brandied cranberry fruit pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tart and tangy cranberries are perfectly balanced by the sweet brandy and sugar, and the flaky crust is the perfect finishing touch. This pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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