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Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe

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This delicious Apple Cranberry Pie combines tart fresh cranberries with sweet, tender apples in a perfectly spiced filling. Topped with a buttery cinnamon streusel, it offers a beautiful balance of flavors and textures that make it a perfect dessert for fall and holiday seasons. The filling is gently cooked on the stovetop before being baked in a flaky pie crust until golden and bubbly.

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: Combine cranberries, diced apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sugar in a sauce pot. Mix well and place over medium heat with the lid on. Cook until cranberries release juice and begin to pop. Remove the lid, stir, and continue cooking uncovered until apples soften.
  2. Thicken the Filling: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold cranberry or apple juice until smooth. Stir this mixture into the sauce pot and cook, stirring frequently, until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Optionally refrigerate the filling until ready to use.
  3. Prepare Pie Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch deep pie dish. Fit the pie crust dough gently into the pie dish, pressing to fit the shape.
  4. Assemble the Pie: Spread the cooled apple cranberry filling evenly over the prepared pie crust.
  5. Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and flour. Mix well. Pour in melted butter and carefully fold with a large fork, ensuring the mixture forms large crumbly pieces rather than a paste.
  6. Add Topping and Bake: Evenly spread the streusel topping over the fruit filling. Place the pie dish on a baking sheet and bake for 35-38 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to rest for 2-3 hours at room temperature before slicing. This helps the filling set for clean cuts.

Notes

  • Filling can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use.
  • Use a deep pie dish to accommodate the filling and topping layers.
  • Letting the pie rest before slicing ensures the filling firms up nicely.
  • For best results, use sweet apple varieties like Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Gala.
  • Do not overmix streusel topping to maintain crumbly texture.
  • All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use images without permission and credit when used in features or collections.
  • Nutrition information is approximate and can vary depending on ingredient brands and substitutions.

Keywords: Apple Cranberry Pie, Fall dessert, Holiday pie, Fruit pie, Streusel topping, Easy pie recipe

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