Best 7 Citrus Cranberry Pie Recipes

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With its bright, tangy, and slightly tart flavors, citrus cranberry pie is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a festive dessert for a holiday gathering or a refreshing treat to brighten up a summer day, this pie is sure to impress. The combination of citrus fruits and cranberries creates a unique and memorable flavor that will keep you coming back for more. So if you're ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds, let's dive into the world of citrus cranberry pie and explore the various recipes and techniques that will help you create this delicious masterpiece.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CITRUS CRANBERRY PIE



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To showcase abundant fall cranberries, make this beautiful lattice-topped cranberry pie. A dollop of orange cream complements the slightly tart flavor. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 small navel orange, peeled, sectioned and chopped
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pastry for double-crust pie
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Additional sugar
ORANGE CREAM:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Toss together first 8 ingredients., On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Add filling., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Brush lattice with egg; sprinkle with additional sugar. , Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes, covering edge with foil if crust is getting too dark. Cool completely on a wire rack; refrigerate until serving., Meanwhile, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining ingredients; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY CHESS PIE



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A popular Southern dessert said to originate in England, chess pie consists of staple ingredients: eggs, butter, and sugar, bound with cornmeal, flour, or both. While some recipes rely on tangy buttermilk to offset the rich custard, this version uses lemon juice and barely cooked cranberries instead.

Provided by Sarah Jampel

Categories     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Pie     Dessert     Cranberry     Lemon     Cornmeal     Egg     Milk/Cream     Butter     Vanilla     Lemon Juice     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Vegetarian     Christmas     Fall

Yield Makes one 9" pie

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (9") store-bought or homemade prebaked pie crust
12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries
1½ cups (300 g) sugar
¾ tsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
1 Tbsp. plus 1½ tsp. fine-ground cornmeal
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup heavy cream
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled
1 tsp. vanilla extract
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Powdered sugar (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 325°F. Place pie crust on a rimmed baking sheet. Cook cranberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally, until some have begun to split and burst, 6-8 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid. Remove from heat and let cool (if you're in a rush, transferring to a baking sheet or medium bowl will help them cool faster).
  • Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl, then add lemon zest. Use your fingers to rub zest into sugar until moist and fragrant. Whisk in cornmeal and flour, then add eggs and vigorously whisk until well combined, about 30 seconds, Whisk in cream, butter, and vanilla, then add lemon juice and whisk again. Set a few cranberries aside for the top. Gently fold in remaining cranberries with a rubber spatula, breaking up any clumps.
  • Gently pour mixture into pie crust and dot reserved cranberries over top of custard (this makes for the most photo-worthy dessert). Bake pie until top is golden brown and set but custard still jiggles in the center (about a 3" radius), 60-70 minutes. If your pie isn't as brown as you'd like it, you can increase oven temperature to 350°F for the last 5-10 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack and let cool (custard will fall as it cools). Transfer pie to the fridge and chill at least 1 hour.
  • Just before serving, dust with powdered sugar if using. For the cleanest slices, cut with a hot dry knife (just like if you were cutting cheesecake).
  • Do ahead: Pie can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled. Return to room temperature to serve if you'd like.

BAR HARBOR CRANBERRY PIE



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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

LEMON-CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



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Sweet and soft as air, meringue is what gives this show-stopper of a pie its fluffy, bouffant appearance. Looks aside, the meringue serves an important purpose in balancing the easy lemon curd filling. To take this pie to legendary status, we added a thin layer of cranberry gelée for extra pucker-up power and quickly kissed the peaks of the meringue with a kitchen torch.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 recipe Deep-Dish Pâte Brisée crust
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 large egg yolks (whites reserved for meringue)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest, plus 3/4 cup fresh juice
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
10 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained; or frozen cranberries (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Pinch of kosher salt
5 large egg whites, room temperature
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Crust: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to an approximately 13-inch round. Transfer to a 9-by-2-inch fluted tart pan, or a 9-inch deep-dish pie dish. Trim dough to be flush with edges of pan.
  • Line with parchment and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until crust is set and dry, about 25 minutes. Remove beans and parchment; continue baking until crust is golden on bottom, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Lemon Filling: Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Whisk in egg yolks, lemon zest, and 1 1/3 cups water until smooth. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently; boil 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat; whisk in lemon juice and butter until smooth. Pour mixture into crust. Refrigerate until filling is cool and set, about 30 minutes.
  • Cranberry Gelée: Combine cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and 3/4 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally; boil 1 minute. Press through a fine-mesh sieve (discarding solids), then pour over chilled and set lemon pudding in crust, gently spreading to edges with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until cold and set, at least 30 minutes or, loosely covered, up to 1 day. If using tart pan, remove pie from pan and transfer to a serving plate or cake stand.
  • Meringue: In the bowl of a mixer set over (but not in) a bowl of simmering water, beat egg whites and sugar until sugar has dissolved and mixture is hot. Transfer to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment; beat on low speed until foamy. Add cream of tartar and vanilla, increase speed to medium-high and whisk until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 8 minutes.
  • Spoon meringue onto center of pie, spreading slightly and leaving a 1-inch border between meringue and crust. Wave a kitchen torch over meringue until browned in places. Cut pie into wedges; serve. (Pie is best eaten the same day.)

CRANBERRY PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 1/2 cups cranberries, chopped
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
1 (9-inch) pie crust and 1 crust for top
Orange sherbet

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, then add to pie crust. Add top crust and prick with fork. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F and bake pie 10 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees. Bake 40 minutes more.

CITRUS-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large navel oranges
1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries, picked over
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Remove the peel and pith from oranges with a pairing knife, cut each section into quarters.
  • In a heavy saucepan over medium heat combine oranges, cranberries, sugar, water, and ground ginger. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lemon and lime juice. Cover sauce and chill before serving. Can be made up to 3 days prior to serving.

LEMON CRANBERRY PIE



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Make and share this Lemon Cranberry Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can condensed milk, sweetened
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 egg yolks
1 (9 inch) pastry shells, baked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Prepare pastry.
  • In small sauce pan, combine cranberry sauce, cornstarch, and sugar over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
  • Spoon into pastry shell.
  • In small mixing bowl, beat the condensed milk, lemon, and egg yolk until well-blended. Spoon evenly over cranberry mixture.
  • Bake 30 minutes, cool, then chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 210, Carbohydrate 68.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 54.1, Protein 6.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor than frozen cranberries.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries: Overcooked cranberries will become mushy.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits: Different citrus fruits will give the pie a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overfill the pie crust: If you overfill the pie crust, the filling will spill over and the pie will be difficult to cut.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the pie will be easier to cut.

Conclusion:

Citrus cranberry pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright and tangy flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give citrus cranberry pie a try.

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