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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie: Your Irresistible Festive Treat

This Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie combines sweet and tart flavors, making it an irresistible festive dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toast before use for enhanced flavor.
For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 2 large eggs Mix in one by one.
  • 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract Based on preference.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour No substitutes suggested.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Key ingredient for flavor balance.

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Layer cranberries at the bottom, sprinkle with chopped pecans and half a cup of sugar.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add in almond or vanilla extract, then eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy.
  5. Gradually add all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, stirring gently until combined.
  6. Spread the batter over the cranberry and pecan mixture in the pie plate.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overbaking the pie.

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