A festive apple cranberry pie with sweet apples and tart cranberries baked in a flaky golden crust. This dessert offers a perfect balance of flavors and a comforting homemade touch.
Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
1 double pie crust (top and bottom)
5 cups apples, peeled and sliced
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out bottom crust and place in a pie dish.
In a bowl, combine apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Mix until fruit is evenly coated.
Pour filling into crust and dot with butter.
Roll out top crust, place over filling, seal edges, and cut slits.
Place pie on a baking sheet.
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Frozen cranberries can be used without thawing.
Add orange zest for extra flavor.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.
