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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Delight Your Holidays with Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Enjoy the festive flavors of Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie, featuring a tangy cranberry filling, crunchy pecans, and a delightful cake layer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling
  • 1 bag Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Almonds Toasting enhances aroma
For the Cake Layer
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for smooth mixing
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for better incorporation
  • 1 teaspoon Almond or Vanilla Extract Based on preference
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances flavors

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C), butter the pie plate, and scatter cranberries, pecans, and sugar in the plate.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate almond or vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time and beat until fluffy (1-2 minutes).
  4. Gradually mix in the flour and salt until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  5. Spread the batter evenly over the cranberry layer in the pie plate.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown; check with a toothpick for doneness.
  7. Let the pie cool for 10-15 minutes before serving, preferably warm with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cranberries for maximum flavor and store as needed for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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