Cranberry Apple Pie
This delightful Cranberry Apple Pie perfectly blends the sweet and tart flavors of fresh apples and cranberries, enhanced with warm spices for a comforting dessert experience.
Ingrédients
Fruit Filling
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 cups sliced apples Use firm apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
Sweeteners and Spices
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour For gluten-free, use a gluten-free blend.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Brightens flavors.
Pie Assembly
- 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
- 1 tablespoon butter For richness; can use plant-based butter for vegan.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients. Wash the cranberries thoroughly and slice your apples thinly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cranberries, sliced apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat.
- Drizzle in the lemon juice and mix until everything is well integrated.
Assembly
- Prepare the pie crust by unrolling store-bought dough or rolling out homemade dough and placing it in a pie dish.
- Pour the cranberry-apple mixture into the prepared crust and distribute evenly.
- Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
Baking
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool for at least 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with gluten-free blend. For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and ensure the pie crust is vegan.