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Spiced Apple Cranberry Pie

Spiced Apple Cranberry Pie That Will Warm Your Holiday Heart

This Spiced Apple Cranberry Pie features sweet apples and tart cranberries, perfectly spiced for a delightful holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 batch Double Crust Pastry Dough Store-bought is acceptable.
  • 1 cup Flour for Dusting
For the Filling
  • 4 Apples (Honeycrisp recommended) Slice to about ¼ inch thickness.
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Frozen can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Use fresh oranges for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Juice Can be swapped with lemon juice.
  • ¾ cup Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cinnamon Essential for flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice Omitting may alter taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh is more vibrant.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure enhances flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch To thicken filling.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Butter (diced) Adds richness.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 Egg For golden color on crust.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk (preferably whole) Used with egg wash.
  • Sugar for Sprinkling For a sweet, crunchy crust.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • whisk
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Divide the double crust pastry dough into two equal pieces, wrap each in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. In a large bowl, mix sliced apples, cranberries, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Roll out the first piece of chilled dough into a circle about 12 inches in diameter and transfer it into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for another 15 minutes.
  5. Roll out the second piece of dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into strips for the lattice top.
  6. Fill the chilled bottom crust with the apple and cranberry filling, dot with diced butter, and remove excess liquid.
  7. Lay dough strips across the filled pie in a lattice pattern. Tuck edges under the outer crust.
  8. Whisk together the egg and milk for the egg wash, brush over the crust, and sprinkle with sugar.
  9. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35-40 minutes.
  10. Cool the pie for at least 45 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.

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