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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie – A Cozy Christmas Delight

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive dessert featuring tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a tender cake layer, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries frozen can be used without thawing
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup pecans or almonds adds crunch; can be left out
For the Cake Layer
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs or egg replacer for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract for flavor
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances flavors

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate. Spread cranberries, sprinkle sugar and pecans or almonds over them.
  2. In a bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and light, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the almond or vanilla extract and eggs one by one, beat until fluffy.
  4. Lower mixer speed and gradually beat in the flour and salt until just blended.
  5. Spread the batter evenly over the cranberry mixture in the pie plate.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the pie to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving, best with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience, especially with ice cream or whipped cream.

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