Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie Recipe
This Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie is a festive and delicious dessert featuring a tangy cranberry and pecan filling topped with a rich, buttery almond-flavored batter. Perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, this pie is ideal for holiday gatherings and pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
For the Topping
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup brown rice flour
- ⅓ cup tapioca starch
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the cranberries, sugar, and chopped pecans. Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly. Pour this mixture into a generously buttered 10-inch pie plate to create the pie base.
- Make the topping batter: In a separate mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and almond extract until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, brown rice flour, and tapioca starch, beating just once to incorporate the flours evenly into the batter.
- Assemble the pie: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, dollop spoonfuls of the thick batter evenly over the cranberry mixture in the pie plate. The topping does not need to be perfectly smooth—small dollops will bake together to form a delightful crust.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. To check if it’s done, insert a toothpick into the topping—if it comes out clean, the pie is ready. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy this warm cranberry pie as is or topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability.
- Chilling the batter briefly before dolloping can make it easier to handle but is not necessary.
- Almond extract adds a subtle nutty flavor that complements the pecans and cranberries—do not substitute with vanilla extract for best results.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all-purpose flour is substituted accordingly or use the brown rice flour and tapioca starch mixture proportionally as a base.
- Serve warm with toppings like whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a classic holiday dessert experience.
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