When the fall harvest fills the markets with an abundance of crisp and juicy apples and plump, tart cranberries, it's time to gather your ingredients and create a delectable cranberry apple pie. This classic dessert combines the sweetness of apples with the tangy flavor of cranberries, wrapped in a flaky, golden-brown crust. Whether you prefer a single-crust or a double-crust pie, with a lattice top or a classic swirl design, this guide will lead you through selecting the best ingredients, choosing the right cooking method, and adding personal touches to make your cranberry apple pie truly special.
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MOM'S CRANBERRY APPLE PIE
This is a modified apple pie recipe my mother has had for years. I prefer a combination of Braeburn, Fuji, and McIntosh apples.
Provided by SaraSunshine
Categories Desserts Pies Vintage Pie Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Fit a pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and arrange sliced apples into crust. Spread cranberries over apples. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle mixture over cranberries. Distribute butter pieces over pie filling. Place remaining crust over filling, crimp both crusts together, and cut several slits into top crust to vent steam.
- Bake until pie is browned and fruit filling is bubbling, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.4 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 255.4 mg, Sugar 26.3 g
APPLE CRANBERRY PIE
Cranberries add a surprisingly delightful burst of tartness to this apple pie. A lattice crust shows off the gorgeous ruby color inside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 5h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the crust: Whisk the flour, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl. Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse cornmeal mixed with pea-sized bits of cold butter. (If the butter gets too soft, refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes before proceeding.) Use a fork to stir in the egg and water mixture until the dough just comes together. (If the dough is dry, add up to 1 tablespoon more cold water.) Divide the dough into two equal-sized disks, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.
- For the filling: Peel, halve and core the apples. Cut each half into 4 wedges and place in a bowl with the lemon juice and cranberries, tossing to combine. Add the sugar and toss again to combine evenly.
- Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the apple mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 2 minutes. Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low, cooking until the apples soften and release most of their juices and the cranberries have burst, about 7 minutes.
- Strain the apple mixture into a colander set over the bowl, shaking it to collect as much of the juice as possible. Pour the liquid back into the skillet, add the cinnamon and ginger, and simmer over medium heat until thickened and lightly caramelized, about 10 minutes. Return the reduced juice and the apple mixture to the bowl and toss to recombine. Chill the filling until it cools completely, at least an hour and up to 2 days.
- To assemble the pie: On a lightly floured surface, roll each disk into an 11- to 12-inch circle. Lay each dough circle between two pieces of parchment or wax paper on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- Place a baking sheet on a rack positioned in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line the bottom of a 9-inch pie dish with one of the dough discs and trim it to leave a 1/2-inch overhang on all sides. Stir the cornstarch into the filling and add it to the pan.
- Use a chef's knife, pizza cutter or fluted dough cutter to cut the second round into 1/2-inch thick strips. Lay strips of dough, evenly spaced, across the entire pie. Weave more strips of dough perpendicular through the previous strips to make a lattice or basket weave design across the entire pie. Trim the excess ends from the strips of dough. Pinch the bottom crust edge and lattice edge together, and flute the edge as desired. Brush the surface of the dough with egg and then sprinkle with sugar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the pie on the preheated baking sheet until the crust is golden, 50 to 60 minutes. If the edges begin to brown too fast, cover them with strips of aluminum foil. Let the pie cool 1 hour before serving. Once completely cooled, the pie keeps well at room temperature (covered) for 24 hours, or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
JEN'S CRANBERRY APPLE PIE
One of my favorite pies to make at Thanksgiving, this cranberry apple pie has just the right amount of sweet and tart.
Provided by jennifermo
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Cranberry Pie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine pink apples, Granny Smith apples, cranberries, brown sugar, flour, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla together in a bowl and stir until apples are completely coated.
- Roll out and line a pie dish with 1/2 the dough. Pour apple mixture into pie dish. Dot apple mixture with butter pieces. Roll out remaining 1/2 the dough and top apple mixture with dough. Pinch edges of bottom and top crusts together. Tuck in dough and crimp to form a border. Cut vents in the top of the dough and place pie on a baking sheet.
- Bake pie in the preheated oven until apples are tender, filling is bubbling, and crust is golden brown, about 50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 147.4 mg, Sugar 45.3 g
CRANBERRY-APPLE PIE
I would strongly suggest to use a good quality whole cranberry sauce such as Ocean Spray it will really make a difference to the flavor and texture of the filling --- if desired this will also work great using a crumb topping in place of a top crust, I have listed the ingredients and amounts at the bottom of the recipe, or use your own favorite crumb topping recipe.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F (set oven rack to lowest position).
- Line the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with prepared pastry.
- In a medium bowl combine the apples with whole cranberry sauce.
- In a small bowl combine the brown sugar with flour, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add the apple mixture; mix until completely combined.
- Mix in nuts (if using).
- Transfer to the crust-lined pie plate.
- Cover with remaining pastry then crimp the edges.
- Cut 2-3 slits in the top of the pastry.
- Lightly brush whipping cream evenly over the pastry then sprinkle sugar over the top.
- Place the pie onto a baking sheet to prevent any spills.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- CRUMB TOPPING:.
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour PLUS 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour/ 1/2 cup light brown, packed/ 1/3 cup white sugar/ 1 teaspoon cinnamon/ 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small cubes.
- In a bowl combine the flour with both sugars and cinnamon, add in the butter, using fingers mix until it resembles coarse meal.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the top of the filling then using hands press/pack down firmly (omit the whipping and 2 teaspoons sugar).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 471.7, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Sodium 257.4, Carbohydrate 83.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 52.4, Protein 3.8
CRANBERRY APPLE PIE
New England is one of the prime apple- and cranberry-growing regions of the country. This is my all-time favorite cranberry apple pie recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim even with rim. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, combine the sugar and next 6 ingredients. Add apples and cranberries; toss gently. Spoon filling into prepared pie plate; dot with butter., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top. , Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 45-50 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY PIE II
Cranberries, flavored with orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg are baked in a single pie crust with an eggy filling.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Cranberry Pie Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C.)
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat in eggs. Stir in melted butter. Fold in cranberries, then pour into crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until filling is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 184.5 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
DUTCH CRANBERRY-APPLE PIE
Fresh cranberries bring tongue-tingling tartness and festive Christmas color to classic apple pie. With orange peel, spices and a crumb topping, this is a warm and wintry favorite. -Jerri Gradert, Lincoln, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; add the cranberries, raisins and walnuts. Combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, cinnamon and nutmeg; add to apple mixture and toss gently to coat., On a floured surface, roll out dough to fit a 9-in. pie plate; transfer to plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edges. Fill with apple mixture and dot with butter., For topping, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If necessary, cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CRANBERRY APPLE PIE
I found this recipe in an old magazine while looking for dessert ideas for our Canadian Thanksgiving this year. It immediately caught my eye. My husband liked it so much that he has requested it for Christmas. It is a little different from the other cranberry apple pies as the fruit is baked in a custard and the crust contains cream cheese. Try it, you'll love it!
Provided by Irmgard
Categories Pie
Time 2h
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To make the pastry, mix the flour, sugar and salt in a medium bowl.
- Add the butter and cream cheese and cut in with a pastry blender until the particles are very fine.
- Stir in the water, mixing until a ball of dough forms.
- Knead the dough 3 or 4 times on a floured surface into a smooth ball.
- Wrap and chill 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- To make the filling, mix together the apples, cranberries and walnuts.
- Roll out 2/3 of the pastry on a floured surface to a 13-inch circle.
- Use the pastry to line the bottom and sides of an ungreased 10-inch pie plate.
- Fill with the apple mixture.
- To make the custard, beat the egg, flour, sugar, cream and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour the mixture evenly over the apple mixture.
- Roll out the remaining pastry to an 11-inch circle and cut into 1/2-inch wide strips.
- Arrange and weave a lattice over the top of the pie.
- Fold the edge of the bottom pastry over the lattice to hold the strips in place.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes.
- Heat the jelly until it bubbles.
- Spoon the jelly evenly over the top of the pie.
- Cool to lukewarm; cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5323.2, Fat 288.2, SaturatedFat 157.1, Cholesterol 956.6, Sodium 2520.1, Carbohydrate 656.6, Fiber 46.7, Sugar 343.3, Protein 60.4
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. Granny Smith apples provide a tart flavor, while Honeycrisp apples add sweetness and a crisp texture.
- If you don't have a pastry cutter, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the flour.
- Be sure to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help prevent the dough from shrinking in the oven.
- When assembling the pie, be sure to leave a 1-inch border around the edge of the dough. This will help prevent the filling from bubbling over.
- To make sure the pie crust is golden brown, brush it with an egg wash before baking.
- Let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the crust to firm up.
Conclusion:
This cranberry apple pie is the perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall. With its sweet and tart filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this cranberry apple pie a try. You won't be disappointed!
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