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Easy Nantucket Cranberry Pie Recipe

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Make this classic New England Nantucket Cranberry Pie, which is more like a buttery cake or cobbler than a traditional pie. It features tart cranberries topped with a sweet, rich batter, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional, for topping)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for batter)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Zest of one orange
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the halved cranberries, walnuts, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Toss these ingredients together well.
  3. Spread the cranberry mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared springform pan and press down slightly.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, mix the melted butter and 3/4 cup of sugar until combined.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
  6. Add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thick.
  7. Carefully spread the thick batter gently over the cranberry and nut mixture, covering all the fruit. Use an offset spatula dipped in hot water to help spread it smoothly.
  8. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
  9. Let the Nantucket Cranberry Pie cool in the pan for 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.
  10. Gently run a butter knife around the inside edge of the pan to loosen the seal. Slowly release the side ring of the springform pan.
  11. Let the dessert sit for one more minute before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate. Remove the bottom of the pan, guiding the edges with a knife if needed.

Notes

  • This dessert is often called Nantucket Pie but it bakes up like a cake or cobbler, not a traditional pie.
  • Serve this sweet tart cranberry bake warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a festive fall baking treat.
  • If you skip the nuts, you still have a delicious, juicy cranberry dessert.

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