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Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie: A Festive Gluten-Free Delight

Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie features vibrant cranberries in a crunchy crust, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cranberry Filling
  • 2 cups Cranberries (Fresh or Frozen) Opt for dried cranberries for a sweeter texture.
  • 0.5 cups Sugar Consider coconut sugar for a lower glycemic alternative.
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Pecans Walnuts can be substituted for a unique flavor.
For the Topping
  • 0.75 cups Butter (softened) Use dairy-free alternatives for a vegan option.
  • 1 cups Sugar Feel free to reduce to taste.
  • 2 whole Eggs Substitute flax eggs for a vegan-friendly option.
  • 1 tsp Almond Extract Vanilla extract also works as a substitute.
  • 1 cups All-Purpose Flour Use ⅔ cup brown rice flour mixed with ⅓ cup tapioca starch for gluten-free.

Equipment

  • pie plate
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Nantucket Christmas Cranberry Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 10-inch pie plate greased with butter.
  2. Combine 2 cups cranberries, ½ cup sugar, and ½ cup chopped pecans in a mixing bowl, then pour into the pie plate.
  3. Beat together ¾ cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add 2 eggs and 1 tsp almond extract, mixing until fluffy.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup all-purpose flour to the mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter over the cranberry filling in the pie plate.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the pie cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for easy mixing. Adjust baking time if using a 9-inch pan. Cooling helps maintain shape.

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