Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie Recipe
This Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. It features a tart and tangy cranberry and nut filling topped with a rich, buttery almond-flavored crumb layer. The combination of fresh cranberries, chopped pecans or almonds, and a smooth, sweet topping baked to golden perfection makes it an irresistible treat best enjoyed warm with a scoop of ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat and Prepare Pie Plate: Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Butter a 9-inch pie plate thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Assemble Filling: Place the cranberries into the buttered pie plate. Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans or sliced almonds over the cranberries, then sprinkle 1/2 cup of granulated sugar on top to sweeten the tart fruit.
- Mix Topping Batter: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar on medium speed until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Continue beating while adding the almond extract or vanilla extract and the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt. Beat just until all ingredients combine into a sticky batter, taking care not to overmix.
- Top the Filling: Using a spatula, gently scoop the batter and spread it evenly over the cranberry filling in the pie plate, covering the fruit completely.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the topping comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating the topping is fully baked but still moist inside.
- Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. It is especially delicious when served warm with a scoop of your favorite ice cream.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries; if using frozen, no need to thaw before assembling.
- For nuts, choose pecans for a classic flavor or almonds for a slightly different texture and taste.
- Almond extract adds a distinctive flavor, but vanilla extract works well as a subtler alternative.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the best experience.
- Butter the pie plate well to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
Keywords: cranberry pie, holiday dessert, nut topping, almond extract, festive pie, baked cranberry pie, Nantucket pie
