cranberry apple pie

Two Harbors, MN
Updated on Oct 31, 2011

Found this in a magazine when I was looking for something different with ingredients I had on hand. Wanted something other than pumpkin or a similar dessert for the holidays.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 - double pie crust (1 top, 1 bottom) purchased, or your favorite crust recipe.
  • 4 cups granny smith apples, cored and sliced and peeled (about 4)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons butter

How To Make cranberry apple pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine sugar, cornstarch, orange juice, lemon juice, cinnamon, apple pie spice and nutmeg. Add apples and cranberries; toss gently.
  • Step 3
    Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry. Add filling; dot with butter. Roll the remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Cut vents in pastry, using a small apple cutter if desired. Place over filling; seal and flute the edges.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 425° F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° F; bake 50 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Let pie cool on wire cooling rack completely before serving to let pie set.
  • Step 5
    NOTE: No Apple pie spice?? Make your own by using 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/8 teaspoon cardamom to make 1 tsp of apple pie spice.

Discover More

Category: Pies
Keyword: #Fruit
Keyword: #apples
Keyword: #Cranberry
Keyword: #Fall
Keyword: #harvest
Keyword: #holdays
Keyword: #betties

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