Best 11 Extra Easy Cranberry Apple Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable journey of creating an "extra easy cranberry apple pie"! This delightful treat will tantalize your taste buds with its perfect balance of tart cranberries and sweet, crisp apples, enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe is designed for simplicity and ease, so you can enjoy this classic dessert without any hassle. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S CRANBERRY APPLE PIE



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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

2 prepared pie crusts
4 cups peeled and sliced apples
2 cups cranberries
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

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

EXTRA EASY CRANBERRY APPLE PIE



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Bisquick® mix makes it simple creating an easy, press-in-the-pan one-crust pie dough. Unlike traditional dough, this is softer and very tender with no rolling pin required! Oats and cinnamon make the streusel topping on this pie very homey.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
Fresh or frozen (thawed and dried completely with paper towel) cranberries

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups Bisquick mix and 1/4 cup softened butter with fork until crumbly. Add boiling water; stir vigorously with fork until dough forms. Gather into ball. Press firmly and evenly against bottom and up side of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate; flute edge.
  • In medium bowl, gently stir together Filling ingredients. Spoon mixture evenly into crust.
  • In small bowl, mix 3/4 cup Bisquick mix, the oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Cover top of pie with foil; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool 2 to 3 hours before serving. Garnish top of pie or individual servings with cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRANBERRY APPLE PIE



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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

Dough for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 tablespoons butter

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.

FLAT APPLE-CRANBERRY PIE



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"This is the best, most classic apple pie...but in portable form! My husband, Ladd, loves to cut a slice and head out the door," says Ree.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12 to 14 servings (makes 2 pies)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter
3/4 cup cold vegetable shortening
1 large egg
5 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
5 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1 cup cranberries, thawed if frozen
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Juice of 1/2 lemon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks
1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the butter and shortening. Using a pastry cutter, gradually work the butter and shortening into the flour until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles. This step should take 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Lightly beat the egg with a fork, then add it to the crust mixture. Next, add the cold water and vinegar. Stir the mixture together until it?s just combined. Divide the dough in half and form into disks. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Make the filling: In a large bowl, toss the apples, cranberries, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, salt and lemon juice. Set aside and see how long you can keep from sneaking a slice of apple.
  • Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. With a rolling pin, begin rolling out the dough disks into 12-inch rounds on a lightly floured surface, rolling from the center outward. Be gentle and patient; it?ll take a little time to get the dough completely rolled out. If you think the bottom is really sticking to the surface below, use a nice sharp spatula to loosen the dough and sprinkle some extra flour on top. Then flip it over to finish rolling. Loosen the dough with a spatula, lift and carefully place each round on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place half the apple-cranberry mixture on 1 dough round and the other half on the other round. Fold in the edges so that the dough covers 2 to 3 inches of the apple-cranberry mixture. No need to be artistic?the more rustic, the better. Freeze the pies 30 minutes.
  • Dot the tops of the pies with the butter chunks. Brush the crust edges with the egg wash. Bake the pies until the filling is golden and bubbling, 35 to 45 minutes. If the crust appears to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil for the remaining baking time. Let the pies cool slightly, then slice into wedges.

SKY-HIGH APPLE-CRANBERRY PIE



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Crowd-pleasing apple pie achieves Paul Bunyan proportions, calling for a mountainous five pounds of apples and a batch and a half of dough. Cranberries bring a hint of tartness to the apples' familiar sweetness.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 3h25m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large disk plus 1 small disk Versatile Pate Brisee
All-purpose flour, for surface
5 pounds heirloom baking apples, such as Arkansas Black, Carpentin, Jonathan, Knobbed Russet, or Northern Spy (about 10)
1 1/2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg yolk lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons heavy cream, for egg wash
2 tablespoons sanding sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Make the crusts: Roll out small pate brisee disk to a 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges, leaving a 1-inch overhang. Repeat rolling with large pate brisee disk, and cut out a 12-inch circle; transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate crusts until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: Peel and core apples. Cut each into 1/2- to 1-inch-thick wedges, and transfer to a bowl. Toss in cranberries, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Transfer filling to bottom crust; dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Fold edges under; crimp. Cut eight 2 1/2-inch vents into dough to let steam escape. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Gently brush top crust with egg wash; sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake pie set on a rimmed baking sheet for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake until crust is golden and juices are bubbling, 1 hour 20 minutes more. (Tent with foil if crust is browning too quickly.) Let pie cool completely in plate set on a wire rack. Pie can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

JEN'S CRANBERRY APPLE PIE



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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

2 pounds tart pink baking apples (such as Pink Lady®) - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 pound Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and sliced
1 ½ cups fresh cranberries
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 Meyer lemons, zested
1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pie dough for a double-crust pie
2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

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-NUT PIE



Cranberry Apple-Nut Pie image

Wedges of this tangy Christmas-red pie are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
1-3/4 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Combine cranberries, apples, almonds and orange zest. In another bowl, mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to fruit mixture and toss gently., 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 crust even with rim. Add filling. Drizzle 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 until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY-APPLE PIE



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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

1 (9 inch) pastry for double-crust deep dish pie (to fit bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate)
18% table cream or half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons sugar
6 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce (use Ocean Spray for best results)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (you may increase slightly if desired)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

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

APPLE-CRANBERRY PIE



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The two types of cranberries mix with apples in this recipe to create a sweet and tart pie.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 4h30m

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Pumpkin Pie Crust
Juice of 1 orange
Zest of 1 orange
5 cups of peeled, sliced apples (approximately 5 medium apples)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped (if frozen, do not thaw)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons oats
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • To make crust, follow directions for Pumpkin Pie crust. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roll pie dough out into a 12-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Place dough in a 9-inch pie pan and refrigerate while you make the filling and topping.
  • To make filling, mix all filling ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • To make topping, mix all topping ingredients together in a small bowl. The topping mixture should clump when pressed together.
  • Add filling to cold pie crust and scatter topping all over the filling. Bake at 400 degrees until the juice in the center of the pie is bubbling, about 1 hour. If the crust or topping becomes too dark, cover the pie loosely with foil.
  • Transfer to a wire rack; cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 g, Fat 12 g, Protein 3 g

CRANBERRY APPLE PIE



Cranberry Apple Pie image

Tart red cranberries add a twist of color and flavor to classic apple pie made with Pillsbury refrigerated crusts - a delicious Thanksgiving dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 lb tart baking apples, peeled, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped pecans
3 to 4 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in orange peel, cinnamon and nutmeg with wooden spoon. Stir in apples and cranberries.
  • In small bowl, mix sugar, pecans and flour; add to apple mixture and stir to combine. Place 1 pie crust in 10-inch metal pie pan. Spoon apple mixture into pie crust, packing tightly and mounding in center.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll out second crust to 1/8-inch thickness. Gently place crust over filling; fold edge under and crimp, sealing to bottom crust. Cut 4 or 5 slits in top crust. Place pie pan on 15x10x1-inch pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake 45 to 55 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Cool on cooling rack 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 77 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

CARLA HALL'S CRANBERRY APPLE PIE



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Try this American classic....with a Carla Hall twist! Make the pie crust with the recipe here or buy one ready made at the store.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup chilled butter (8 oz.-cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
4 granny smith apples (peeled and diced)
1/2 cup frozen cranberries
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 lemon (zest and juiced)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup water
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup pecans (chopped)
1/2 cup chilled butter (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)

Steps:

  • For flaky pie crust(if using storebought crust, skip this):.
  • Combine water, salt, and sugar in measuring cup. Stir and place cup in fridge for at least 15 min (to chill water and to dissolve sugar and salt). If possible, chill mixing bowl and paddle attachment if possible.
  • Combine flour and butter pieces in mixing bowl. On medium speed with mixer, cut butter into flour until butter pieces are the size of small pebbles. With the mixer running, pour the water from previous step into the butter mixture. Mix until the dough comes together.
  • Separate the dough into 2 disks. Wrap each with film and chill.
  • Roll chilled pastry dish out to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Prick all over dough with a fork. Bake on 375 for 10-15 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
  • For Cranberry Apple Filling:.
  • In a large bowl, combine apples and cranberries (frozen and dried) Stir in salt, sugars (brown and granulated), nutmeg, and cinnamon. Stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon. If you don't like cranberries try dried cherries or raisins instead.
  • In a small bowl, combine water, cornstarch, and vanilla. Quickly stir mixture into apples. Adjust seasoning if desired.
  • Fill pie dish with apple filling.
  • For Crumble Topping:
  • Place all the topping ingredients into food processor and process until butter has been cut into the mixture. Carla tip: if you overmix your crumble just add extra nuts or oatmeal.
  • Sprinkle topping over top of pie filling. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 959.1, Fat 51.2, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 835.5, Carbohydrate 122.6, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 69, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries. Fresh cranberries are available in the fall and winter months, while frozen cranberries are available year-round. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Choose a tart apple variety. Tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Braeburn, will help to balance out the sweetness of the cranberries.
  • Don't overcook the cranberries. Cranberries will burst if they are overcooked, so be careful not to cook them for too long.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This will add a delicious finishing touch to the pie.

Conclusion:

This easy cranberry apple pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The tart cranberries and sweet apples are a perfect combination, and the flaky crust is the perfect finishing touch. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this cranberry apple pie a try.

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