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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a festive dessert that perfectly balances tart cranberries with crunchy pecans, all nestled beneath a soft, flaky cake layer. This delightful pie is ideal for holiday gatherings, family dinners, or any occasion that calls for a touch of sweetness. Its juicy filling combined with warm flavors is sure to become a beloved addition to your dessert table. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled for a refreshing treat—either way, it’s bound to impress!

Ingredients

  • Fresh cranberries
  • Chopped pecans
  • Granulated sugar
  • Softened butter
  • Almond extract or vanilla extract
  • Eggs
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In the pie plate, layer fresh cranberries, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and top with 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Add almond or vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating until fluffy.
  4. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt until well combined into a sticky batter.
  5. Spread the batter over the cranberry mixture evenly.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow cooling slightly before serving.

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