Old Fashioned Cranberry Pie
This classic cranberry pie is sweet and tart, and simple to make. Don't miss the almond extract, which enhances the flavor of the cranberries even more.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup water
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- ½ teaspoon almond flavoring
- 2 uncooked pie crusts (I like Never Fail Pie Crust)
- 1 egg beaten
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine 1¾ cups sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup water, and 12 oz fresh cranberries. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until the berries pop (about 5–8 minutes).
- Remove from the heat and stir in ½ teaspoon almond flavoring. Let sit for 30 minutes so it doesn’t melt the butter in the crust. Preheat the oven to 425°F while you’re waiting.
- Also while you are waiting, roll one disc of dough and place into a 9-inch pie pan. Refrigerate. Roll the other piece of dough out and cut into thin strips (about ½ inch wide) to create the lattice.
- Pour the filling into the pastry-lined pie pan. Top with the pie crust strips, weaving them to make a lattice. Crimp the pie crust strips into the edge of the crust.
- Brush the pie crust with 1 egg, beaten with a tablespoon of water. This creates a shiny crust.
- Bake the pie for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F and continue cooking for 25–30 minutes more, or until the top crust is lightly golden brown. Always put a sheet pan on the rack under the rack that the pie is on to catch any drips.
- Let cool completely before slicing.
Notes
The pie can be made up to one day ahead. Cool completely before loosely covering with plastic wrap. Store at room temperature.
I really love a dollop of homemade whipped cream on top. To do so, whip 1 cup heavy cream and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Store in the fridge until you're ready to serve it.
I made this recipe with fresh cranberries but I suspect frozen cranberries will work just fine too.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 257mgPotassium: 84mgFiber: 3gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 56IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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