Cranberry Apple-Nut Pie
Wedges of this tangy Christmas-red pie are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. 6-8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
- 1-3/4 cups sliced peeled tart apple
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
- 1-3/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine cranberries, apple, almonds and orange peel.
- In another bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt;
- add to fruit mixture and toss gently. Line a 9-in. pie plate with
- the bottom crust; add filling. Drizzle with butter. Roll out
- remaining pastry to fit top of pie. Place over filling; cut slits in
- top crust. Seal and flute edges. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes or
- until golden brown. Cool before serving. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 517 calories, 20 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 267 mg sodium, 81 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein.