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Cranberry Apple Pie Recipe

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This classic Cranberry Apple Pie combines tart apples and fresh cranberries enveloped in a flaky all-butter double-crust pastry. Bursting with warm spices and hints of citrus, this American dessert features a golden, bubbling filling perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy autumn evenings.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 35 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes plus cooling
  • Yield: 8 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pie Dough

  • All-butter pie dough for one 9-inch double-crust pie

Filling

  • 4 cups peeled, sliced tart apples
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg-free apple pie spice
  • ⅛ tsp ground allspice
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Bottom Crust: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out half of the pie dough and fit it carefully into a 9-inch pie plate to form the bottom crust.
  2. Mix the Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, nutmeg-free apple pie spice, and ground allspice. Toss this mixture with the sliced apples, cranberries, orange juice, and lemon juice until well coated. Spoon the fruit filling into the pie crust evenly and dot with small pieces of butter.
  3. Add the Top Crust: Roll out the remaining pie dough and lay it over the fruit filling. Seal and crimp the edges of the crusts to secure the filling inside. Cut a few steam vents into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  4. Bake the Pie: Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake for about 50 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown and thick juices bubble through the steam vents. If the crust edges brown too quickly, shield them with foil to prevent burning.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Cooling allows the filling to set properly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your warm, delicious cranberry apple pie!

Notes

  • This recipe uses a verified filling quantity to ensure balanced fruit and sweetness.
  • The double-crust method provides a flaky, buttery pastry on both top and bottom.
  • Using a rimmed baking sheet underneath the pie prevents oven spills and eases cleanup.
  • Shielding the crust edges with foil during baking prevents premature browning.
  • Allow cooling to ensure the filling thickens and slices cleanly.

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