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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie Recipe

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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive and delicious dessert featuring a tart cranberry and nut filling topped with a rich, buttery almond-flavored cake-like batter. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this pie combines the bright tang of cranberries with a sweet, tender topping, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Topping Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pie Plate: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter a 9-inch pie plate thoroughly to ensure the pie doesn’t stick.
  2. Assemble Filling: Place the fresh or frozen cranberries evenly in the prepared pie plate. Sprinkle the chopped pecans or sliced almonds on top of the cranberries, then evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of granulated sugar over the nuts and berries to sweeten the filling.
  3. Make Topping Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the almond extract or vanilla extract and the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is fluffy.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet mixture, beating just until combined. The resulting batter will be sticky and thick.
  5. Top the Pie and Bake: Using a spatula, spoon the sticky batter evenly over the cranberry filling in the pie plate. Spread the batter gently and evenly to cover the filling completely. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 to 50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the topping comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or chilled for the best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You can use either fresh or frozen cranberries; no need to thaw if using frozen.
  • Chopped pecans and sliced almonds are interchangeable based on preference.
  • Almond extract adds a traditional flavor, but vanilla extract works well as a substitute.
  • Be careful not to overmix the flour into the batter to keep the topping tender.
  • Allow the pie to cool before slicing to ensure clean cuts and set filling.

Keywords: cranberry pie, holiday pie, Nantucket pie, cranberry dessert, nut topping, almond extract pie

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