Name: Apple Cranberry Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 5 h 35 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Double recipe of Light & Flaky Pie Crust; 4-5 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/8-inch thick (5-6 cups); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon almond extract; Pinch of salt; 1 1/2 - 2 cups fresh cranberries; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup flour; 2 tablespoons water; 3/4 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water

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APPLE CRANBERRY PIE – Fresh cranberries make a delightful addition to the classic pie we all love. It’s perfect for the holiday season.

Who doesn’t love apple pie? It’s so classic. Apple Cranberry Pie is a delightful variation of the original. The fresh cranberries add a nice tart note that I think make this pie perfect for the holiday season.

I get rave reviews every time I make this pie. Even my son, who tends to be choosy when it comes to desserts, tells me it’s amazing!

I generally like to make Apple Cranberry Pie a day ahead of when I’m planning to serve it, let it cool completely, and then refrigerate it over night. It can also be served warm, after cooling for a few hours. However, it may run a little.

I have found the easiest way to egg wash the top of the unbaked pie crust is to use my fingers. I’m able to have more control over where it goes and how much of the egg is added. Once the pie is in the oven, if the crust seems to brown too quickly you can cover the top with a piece of foil and then bake until the pie done.

Here’s what you need to make Apple Cranberry Pie…

Light & Flaky Pie Crust
Apples (I use Honeycrisp)
Lemon juice
Almond extract
Salt
Fresh cranberries
Butter
Flour
Water
White sugar
Light brown sugar
Egg

Apple Cranberry Pie

Yield: 1 9-inch pie

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 35 minutes

APPLE CRANBERRY PIE - Fresh cranberries make a delightful addition to the classic pie we all love. It's perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients

Pie

Double recipe of Light & Flaky Pie Crust
4-5 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/8-inch thick (5-6 cups)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 - 2 cups fresh cranberries

Filling

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons water
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar

Egg wash

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375, with oven rack in the middle-lower position.
Line a baking sheet with tin foil, large enough to capture any spill over from the baking pie, set aside.
In a large bowl, add the prepared apples, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt. Stir to combine.
Add the cranberries, stir to combine.
In a medium-sized saucepan heated to medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the flour, whisk until smooth.
Add the water, white sugar, and light brown sugar. Whisk constantly and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Pour hot butter/sugar mixture over the apples and cranberries. Stir to combine.
Carefully place the prepared bottom crust into pie dish.
Evenly pour the filling into the crust, careful to keep the apples from poking out.
Top with the prepared top crust, arrange as desired, fold evenly with the bottom crust and flute the edges.
If using a solid top crust, cut 4 slits in the top (somewhat in an "X" shape).
Whisk together the egg and water. Brush a thin layer over the top crust.
Place the pie on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 65-75 minutes until the filling bubbles and the crust is golden brown.
Cool completely before cutting into and serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 432Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 213mgCarbohydrates: 67gFiber: 5gSugar: 44gProtein: 3g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is only an estimate.