Description
This delightful Cranberry Pie features a buttery, flaky crust filled with a vibrant, tangy-sweet cranberry mixture enhanced by orange juice, aromatic cinnamon, and warm ginger. Perfectly balanced and bursting with fresh cranberry flavor, this pie is a festive treat ideal for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a fruity dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 10 cups (1000 grams) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2-1/2 cups (500 grams) granulated sugar
- Zest from one large orange (about 2 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 tablespoons (35 grams) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup orange juice
Crust
- 1 buttery, flaky pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to allow it to fully heat while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the cranberry filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh or frozen cranberries with the granulated sugar, orange zest, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and cornstarch. Pour in the orange juice and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, ensuring the cornstarch is well mixed to avoid lumps.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out your pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie pan. Pour the cranberry filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Add the top crust or lattice (optional): If desired, cover the pie with a second crust or arrange a lattice crust on top. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake the pie: Place the assembled pie on the center rack of your preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes. The filling should be bubbling and the crust golden brown.
- Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set properly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If you love cranberries, then you’ll adore this pie, which beautifully combines tartness with sweet and warm spices.
- Ensure the pie is fully cooled before cutting to get clean slices.
- You can use store-bought pie crust to save time, or make your own for a more homemade touch.
- For an extra glossy top, brush the crust with an egg wash before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of pie)
- Calories: 179 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 99 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
