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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Julian
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive and flavorful dessert perfect for the holiday season. It features fresh cranberries combined with warming spices and a creamy sour cream custard filling, all nestled in a flaky pie crust and topped with crunchy pecans or walnuts. The pie is baked to a golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Crust

  • 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Optional

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pie evenly.
  2. Prepare Cranberries: In a medium bowl, combine fresh cranberries with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and all-purpose flour. Toss so cranberries are evenly coated, enhancing flavor and helping thicken the filling.
  3. Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the lemon juice thoroughly to add brightness and balance the sweetness, then set the cranberry mixture aside.
  4. Prepare Pie Crust: Roll out your pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie pan. Press it firmly into the edges and trim any excess dough for a neat finish.
  5. Fill Crust: Evenly spread the cranberry mixture inside the prepared pie crust, ensuring an even layer for consistent baking.
  6. Mix Custard: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined to create a creamy custard.
  7. Pour Custard Over Cranberries: Slowly pour the egg mixture over the cranberries, allowing it to seep through and cover them evenly for a luscious filling.
  8. Add Nuts: Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the top of the pie filling to add texture and nutty flavor.
  9. Sprinkle Nutmeg: Lightly dust the top with nutmeg to enhance the warm, holiday spice profile.
  10. Bake Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top turns lightly golden, indicating perfect doneness.
  11. Cool Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely, at least 1 hour, to let the filling set properly for clean slices.
  12. Serve: Optional: dust the pie with powdered sugar just before serving for a festive, decorative touch. Slice and enjoy your Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie!

Notes

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best tart flavor and texture.
  • Ensure the pie is fully cooled before slicing to prevent filling from falling apart.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans based on preference or availability.
  • Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 3 days.
  • For a vegan version, substitute eggs and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cranberry pie, holiday dessert, Nantucket pie, pecan cranberry pie, Christmas pie, festive desserts

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