Nantucket Cranberry Pie

Nantucket Cranberry Pie
  • Author: Ree Drummond

This delightful dessert presents a beautiful blend of tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, topped with a sweet almond-scented batter. As it bakes, the flavors meld together to create a perfectly balanced treat that is sure to please. The finishing touch of a sprinkling of sugar adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Serve this warm with a dollop of ice cream or freshly whipped cream for a truly delightful experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • Butter, For Greasing
  • 2 cups (heaping) Cranberries
  • 3/4 cups Pecans, Chopped (measure, Then Chop)
  • 2/3 cups Sugar
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 stick Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 2 whole Eggs, Lightly Beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Sugar For Sprinkling

Instructions

  • *Adapted from a recipe by Laurie Colwin* Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Generously butter a cake pan or pie pan. Add cranberries to the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle on chopped pecans, then sprinkle on 2/3 cup sugar. 
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 1 cup sugar, melted butter, eggs, almond extract, and salt. Stir gently to combine. 
  • Pour batter slowly over the top in large "ribbons" in order to evenly cover the surface. Spread gently if necessary. 
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes. 5 minutes before removing from oven, sprinkle surface with 1 tablespoon sugar for a little extra crunch. 
  • Cut into wedges and serve with ice cream or freshly whipped cream.

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Cook Time

45M

Prep Time

PT10M

Yield

10