Cranberry Recipe
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Ingredients
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Filling
Crust
Method
Filling Preparation
- 1
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch. Stir well to combine.
- 2
Cook the Filling
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberries start to burst and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- 3
Cool the Filling
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the filling cool while you prepare the crust.
Crust Preparation
- 4
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt until well combined.
- 5
Cut in Butter
Add the unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 6
Add Ice Water
Gradually add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
- 7
Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Assembling and Baking
- 8
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 9
Roll Out Dough
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to fit your pie dish, making sure it's about 1/8 inch thick.
- 10
Transfer to Pie Dish
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
- 11
Add Filling
Pour the cooled cranberry filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
- 12
Bake the Pie
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy your cranberry pie!