Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie – A Festive Treat to Savor

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a delightful dessert that combines tart cranberries with a crunchy pecan layer, perfect for festive gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 20

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pie Filling

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries Use fresh for optimal flavor; frozen can be used directly.
1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste.
1 cup pecans Can substitute with almonds or walnuts.

For the Batter

1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened.
2 large eggs Add one at a time.
1 teaspoon almond extract Or vanilla extract.
1 cup all-purpose flour Can be replaced with a gluten-free blend.
1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

9-inch pie plate
electric mixer
mixing bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate.
Place the cranberries in the pie plate, sprinkle with pecans and sugar.
In a bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until creamy.
Mix in almond or vanilla extract and then add eggs one at a time.
Blend in flour and salt; mix until just combined.
Spread the batter over the cranberry and pecan mixture.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cranberries and adjust sugar based on tartness preference. Serve warm for enhanced flavor.

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