Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie, a dessert that beautifully balances tart cranberries with crunchy pecans under a light, flaky cake layer. This pie is not only visually appealing but also remarkably easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for holiday gatherings or any special occasion. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream for a truly unforgettable experience. Its unique flavor profile and inviting aroma will surely impress your guests and become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries
- Chopped pecans
- Granulated sugar
- Butter (softened)
- Almond extract or vanilla extract
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F (176 C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate.
- Evenly distribute fresh cranberries in the plate, sprinkle with chopped pecans, and half a cup of granulated sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and one cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Add almond extract (or vanilla) and eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour and salt until just combined; the batter will be sticky.
- Spread the batter over the cranberry filling evenly and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg