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Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie for a Joyful Festive Table

Nantucket Holiday Cranberry Pie is a delightful seasonal dessert featuring tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Cranberries Fresh yield the best flavor
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar For balancing tartness
  • 1 cup Pecans Or Almonds; toasting enhances flavor
For the Cake Layer
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs Binds mixture
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Or Vanilla Extract
For the Base
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Sift before measuring
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate thoroughly.
  2. Spread the cranberries evenly in the prepared pie plate, then sprinkle chopped pecans and ½ cup of sugar on top.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat ½ cup of softened butter with 1 cup of sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by the almond or vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of flour and a pinch of salt, stirring until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter over the cranberries and pecans, smoothing it evenly.
  6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the pie to cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Check pantry for ingredients before starting to save time. Best served warm.

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