CARAMEL APPLE CRAN-CHERRY PIE

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This recipe comes from Better Homes and Gardens "Simply Delicious" November 2012 issue p. 166

Provided by Libbey64

Categories     Pie

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 LARGE pie, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
20 fresh sweet cherries, pitted or 1 cup pitted unsweetened frozen dark sweet cherries
8 tart baking apples, such as granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick or 2 -2 1/4 lbs tart baking apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
2 -3 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • If you are home-making your crust, reserve 1/3 of it for the decorative top. If you plan on using a frozen crust, just buy two crusts and roll out the second to cut out cute shapes (the magazine suggests leaves, but you can use anything that is small enough to be seen without covering the pie completely).
  • For the Cran-Cherry Compote: In a small sauce pan, mix all ingredients (except the cherries) with a pinch of salt and cook over medium heat until the cherries just begin to burst. Be sure to stir occasionally. When cranberries begin to burst, stir in the cherries and take the pan off the heat to cool.
  • For the Caramel Apple Filling: In a large bowl, toss apples, lemon juice, and lemon peel to coat apples.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Pour flour mixture over apples and toss to coat.
  • In a large pot on medium heat, melt the butter and add the apple mixture. Cook about 5 minutes stirring the pot frequently. Add the whipping cream and vanilla. Continue cooking, stirring often, until juices thicken and apples are tender (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, and cool completely.
  • Pie Assembly: Preheat oven to 350°F Using a slotted spoon, spoon one-third of the cran-cherry mixture into the bottom of the crust. Layer half the apple mixture on top of the cranberries. Spoon another third of the cran-cherry mixture on top of the apples in random dollops. Spoon over remaining apples. Spoon remaining cran-cherry mixture on top in random dollops, leaving pockets of apple visible on top (placing the cran-cherry mixture in little pockets keeps the apples from being dyed red). Leave the flat edge of the crust free from filling.
  • Whisk the egg and water together to create an egg wash, and brush over the crust lining. Gently press on your crust cut-outs to adhere them to the pie crust. Place the remaining cut outs at random over the pie, and brush with egg wash.
  • Sprinkle the cut outs with coarse sugar.
  • Place a foil-lined baking sheet on rack below pie in oven to catch any drippings and bake the pie for 35-40 minutes. Then, cover the edges with foil and bake 10-15 minutes more or until crust is deep golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool 3 hours before serving.

Dinesh Pratap Mehara
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pie turned out terrible. The crust was burnt and the filling was runny. I would not recommend this recipe.


Ahmed AL Yousef
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This pie was a waste of time and money. The crust was tough and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


By Do
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out terrible. The caramel sauce was too thick and the apples were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


__arfin __masum__
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


David Dekaglo
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This pie is a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. They said it was the best pie they had ever had.


Graciella Wangui
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I love this pie! The caramel sauce is the perfect complement to the tart apples and cranberries. I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit.


Sajid Naqvi
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and beautiful pie that's perfect for a special occasion.


MD kawsar Sikder
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this pie with relative ease. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. The pie turned out great and my family loved it.


Aralynn Naranjo
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the beautiful presentation.


Antoine Frazier
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This pie was a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the tartness was the perfect balance for the sweetness of the caramel sauce.


Paul Lundofu
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best apple pie he had ever had. The caramel sauce was the perfect touch.


leigh Bisschops
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This pie was a little bit of work to make, but it was worth it! The crust was delicious and the filling was perfectly spiced. I would definitely make this pie again for a special occasion.


Amenuku Buyer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfect! The caramel sauce was smooth and creamy, and the apples and cranberries were tart and juicy. My family loved this pie and I will definitely be making it again.


Seengar ali Lashari
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was golden brown and flaky, and the filling was perfectly gooey and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Deepak Baral
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I'm not usually a fan of fruit pies, but this one changed my mind. The caramel sauce was rich and decadent, and the apples and cranberries were perfectly tart. I'll definitely be making this pie again.


Benjamin Benson Yerima
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. The caramel sauce was the perfect topping for the tart apples and cranberries.


Los Angel's unknown
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This caramel apple cran-cherry pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely make this pie again.