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Finished Nantucket Cranberry Pie on a plate.

Nantucket Cranberry Pie

Are you looking for a festive Christmas dessert that is a bit more gourmet than the classic pumpkin or apple pie? Try this Nantucket Cranberry Pie recipe!
3.43 from 147 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Carolyn Thomas

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¾ cup butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  • Generously butter a 9” round cake pan. This step is very important! Don’t skimp on buttering your pan, or the pie will stick.
  • Combine the cranberries, nuts, and ½ cup of sugar in a small bowl until the fruit and nuts are well-coated. 
  • Pour the mixture into the well-greased pan and shake gently to distribute evenly.
  • Cream the butter and remaining ¾ cup sugar with your stand mixer, hand mixer, or with a whisk until smooth and pale. 
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating until incorporated in between. After adding the second egg, add the extract and zest if using, then beat a little extra so the batter is fluffy.
  • Add the flour and mix until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated, scraping the bowl to get any flour left on the bottom or sides.
  • The batter will be very thick. Spoon it gently or pour it like a thick ribbon over the fruit and nut mixture in your cake pan, being careful not to move the cranberries and nuts from the bottom.
  • Smooth the top of the batter carefully with the rubber spatula.
  • Bake time for this pie is 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out free of batter. 
  • Allow the finished pie to sit for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan.
  • After 15 minutes, gently run a knife around the cake’s edge, separating the side of the pie from the pan.
  • Then, gently invert the pie onto a plate, which should slide right out.
  • Cool for 2 hours or more, but it is best served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 617IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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