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frozen cranberry pie with candied almonds

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For frozen cranberry pie with candied almonds

  • 24
    gingersnap cookies
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 2 pkg
    (3.4 ounces each) instant french vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 can
    (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1
    carton (8 ounces) frozen french vanilla whipped topping, thawed, divided
  • 1/2 c
    slivered almonds, divided
  • 1 tsp
    chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 tsp
    almond extract
  • 2 tsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar

How To Make frozen cranberry pie with candied almonds

  • 1
    Arrange cookies around the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate, cutting cookies if necessary to fit. In a small bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes. Stir in the cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup whipped topping, 1/3 cup almonds, ginger and almond extract. Pour into prepared pie plate; chill for 1 hour.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add remaining almonds; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
  • 3
    Spread remaining whipped topping over filling; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and freeze overnight.
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