Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie, a perfect dessert to impress your guests at any festive gathering. This scrumptious pie features a tangy cranberry filling, enhanced by the crunch of pecans and topped with a soft, flaky cake layer. The combination of sweet and tart creates a mouthwatering experience that’s sure to leave everyone wanting more. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chill it for a refreshing treat. Ideal for holiday feasts or cozy family dinners, this pie is easy to make and versatile enough to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries
- Chopped pecans
- Granulated sugar
- Softened butter
- Almond extract or vanilla extract
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and generously butter a 9-inch pie plate.
- In the prepared plate, layer fresh cranberries, followed by chopped pecans and half a cup of granulated sugar.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened butter with one cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add almond or vanilla extract and then eggs one at a time, mixing until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly over the cranberry mixture in the pie plate.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg