🥧 Apple Cranberry Pie Recipe 🥧
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with this Apple Cranberry Pie, a cherished recipe adopted in February 2005. The perfect blend of Granny Smith apples, cranberries, and a touch of sweetness, this pie is a treat for your taste buds. Ideal for any occasion, it yields a generous portion, making two smaller pies or a luscious deep-dish delight. Be cautious of the bubbling magic that may spill into your oven, creating a tempting aroma that fills your kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 apples for pies, preferably Granny Smith
- 1/2 cup cranberries, thawed
- 4 tablespoons corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup sugar (additional for sprinkling)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 388.8
- Fat: 17.1g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8g
- Cholesterol: 3.8mg
- Sodium: 258.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 57.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 24.7g
- Protein: 3g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare the Pie Crust: Start by preparing the pie crusts for a two-crust pie, using a 9 1/2-inch pan or two smaller pie pans.
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Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to a toasty 450°F, getting it ready for the baking extravaganza.
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Apple-Cranberry Filling: In a culinary dance, mix the apples with sugar, incorporating the cornstarch previously blended with apple juice. This fusion creates a heavenly mixture. Microwave the concoction in a 4-quart Pyrex bowl for about 5 minutes, ensuring those apples are soft, catering to the preferences of apple pie enthusiasts.
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Cranberry Symphony: Thaw out the cranberries, joining them in the fruity ensemble. Add the corn syrup, creating a sweet and tart composition. Let this mixture cool slightly before filling your pie crust.
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Assembly: Spoon the apple-cranberry fusion into the awaiting pie crust-lined pan. Dot the mixture with butter, adding a touch of richness. Now, gently crown your creation with the second crust, sealing the deal on this delectable creation.
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Finishing Touch: Cut artistic slits on the pie’s surface to let the steam escape, allowing the flavors to intensify. Brush the crust with milk, creating a golden finish, and sprinkle with a dusting of sugar for that extra hint of sweetness.
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Baking Ballet: Slide your masterpiece into the preheated oven, initially setting it ablaze at 450°F for the first 10 minutes. Then, gracefully reduce the temperature to 400°F and let it continue its baking ballet for approximately 30 more minutes. Your cue for perfection is when the filling is bubbling, ensuring a delightful texture.
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Cooling Crescendo: Once the performance in the oven is over, allow your pie to cool on a wire rack, embracing the final act of this culinary masterpiece. For an encore, store it in the fridge, enhancing the flavors and creating the perfect ending to your apple-cranberry saga.
Serve & Enjoy:
Slice into this heavenly creation, savoring the marriage of soft apples, tart cranberries, and the buttery crust. Each bite is a symphony of flavors, a testament to the culinary harmony achieved in this delightful Apple Cranberry Pie. Share this culinary masterpiece with loved ones and create memories around the table, indulging in the joy that good food brings. 🍏🥧✨
