Description
This apple cranberry pie recipe combines sweet apples, tart cranberries, warm spices, and a buttery homemade crust. It’s perfect for holidays or any cozy gathering.
Ingredients
2 homemade pie crusts (1 for bottom, 1 for top)
3 large apples, cored, peeled, and sliced (6–7 cups or 750–875g)
1 1/2 cups (187g) fresh or frozen cranberries
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (14g) cornstarch
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
1. Prepare pie crust through step 5 of your preferred recipe.
2. In a large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
4. Roll out one dough disc to 12 inches, line a 9-inch pie dish, and tuck in edges.
5. Spoon filling into crust, discarding excess liquid. Dot with cold butter cubes.
6. Roll out second dough disc and cut into 1–2 inch strips. Create lattice pattern on top.
7. Seal edges, trim, and crimp. Brush top with egg wash.
8. Place pie on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Without removing pie, lower oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake 30–35 more minutes.
10. Shield crust edges after first 20 minutes if browning too fast.
11. Remove from oven and cool at room temperature for 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Make ahead: The crust can be made up to 5 days ahead or frozen for 3 months. Fully baked pie freezes well for 3 months.
To freeze filling: Combine ingredients and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before use.
Decorate with braided crust or apple cutouts if desired.
Almond Variation: Place 7 oz almond paste as a disc over the bottom crust before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American