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Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie

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This festive pie combines tart cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a buttery, cake-like crust for a showstopping holiday dessert. Quick to prepare and bursting with sweet-tart flavor, it’s perfect for gatherings and sure to become a family tradition.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen, unthawed)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, or substitute vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss cranberries with 1/2 cup sugar and chopped nuts. Spread evenly in the pie plate.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Add melted butter, eggs, and almond extract. Stir until smooth.
  4. If using, stir in orange zest.
  5. Pour batter over cranberry mixture and gently spread with a spatula.
  6. Bake in the center of the oven for 40-45 minutes, until the top is golden and set and edges are bubbling. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
  8. If the center is too jiggly, bake for an extra 5 minutes. For a paler crust, broil for 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. For dairy-free, use vegan margarine or coconut oil instead of butter. Nuts can be omitted or replaced with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for allergies. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top before baking for a sparkly finish. Pie can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.

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