Description
Apple Cranberry Pie is the perfect autumn dessert, marrying the sweetness of fresh apples with the tartness of cranberries in a flaky crust. This delightful dish fills your kitchen with warm aromas reminiscent of family gatherings and cozy evenings. Whether served at Thanksgiving or simply enjoyed on a chilly day, this pie evokes nostalgia and happiness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh apples, sliced (mixed varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, dried cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Roll out the pie crust into your pie dish.
- Pour the apple-cranberry mixture into the crust and cover with another layer of dough; crimp edges to seal.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg