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Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe

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A delicious and festive Apple Cranberry Pie featuring a tender pie crust filled with a sweet-tart mixture of fresh cranberries and apples, topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel. Perfect for holiday desserts or any cozy occasion.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 1 round pie crust dough (about 7 oz.)

Filling

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 12 oz sweet apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp cold cranberry juice or apple juice

Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 4 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a sauce pot, combine the fresh cranberries, diced sweet apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sugar. Mix well and cover with a lid. Heat on medium flame until cranberries release juice and start to pop.
  2. Cook Filling: Remove the lid and continue to cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften.
  3. Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold cranberry or apple juice until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce pot with the fruit. Cook, stirring frequently, until the filling thickens.
  4. Cool the Filling: Remove the pot from heat and allow the filling to cool to room temperature. You may refrigerate the filling covered if making ahead.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pie Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch deep pie dish to prevent sticking.
  6. Assemble the Pie: Gently fit the pie crust into the prepared pie dish. Spread the cooled apple cranberry filling evenly over the pie crust.
  7. Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, white granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix to combine evenly. Pour in the melted butter and gently fold in using a large fork, taking care not to overmix. The streusel should form large crumbs, not a paste.
  8. Top the Pie: Evenly spread the streusel topping over the fruit filling in the pie crust.
  9. Bake: Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 35-38 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  10. Rest and Serve: Remove pie from oven and allow it to rest for 2-3 hours before cutting to set the filling and enhance flavors.

Notes

  • The filling can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated for convenience.
  • Using cold juice to dissolve cornstarch prevents lumps and ensures a smooth filling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the streusel topping to maintain a crumbly texture.
  • Letting the pie rest after baking helps the filling set for clean slices.
  • You can substitute the apples and cranberries with other tart fruits if desired.

Keywords: apple cranberry pie, streusel topping, holiday pie, fruit pie, homemade pie

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