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    Home » Dessert » Pies and tarts

    Apple Cranberry Pie

    Originally Published: Nov 15, 2018 · Last Updated: Nov 20, 2022 by Ann · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    A slice of apple cranberry pie on a plate
    A slice of apple cranberry pie on a plate

    Traditional apple pie is made extra festive with tart and colorful cranberries. If you're looking for a single dessert to please everyone at your holiday table, this apple cranberry pie is a great bet. 

    Love of apple pie is, I think, as universal as it gets in the dessert world. I know people for whom every cake is "too sweet". I know people who "don't do" custards of any kind (darling husband). I even know people who claim not to like chocolate (gasp!).

    But I do not know anyone who doesn't like apple pie.

    A slice of apple cranberry pie on a plate

    If you want to make everyone happy, you need an apple pie on your holiday table. Skip the controversial pumpkin pie and give the people what they want!

    I've been making apple pies for a long time, and have tried a lot of recipes over the years.

    All, to be fair, have been pretty darn good. But this time I was aiming for classic and uncomplicated. I went super-traditional grandma-style with my favorite simple all-butter pie crust, and a filling of just fruit, sugar, warm spices, and a little corn starch.

    Process shots for making apple cranberry pie

    Then I threw in some cranberries for an extra festive touch. You could skip them for sure, but I loved the hint of tartness and beautiful jewel-like pops of color they gave this pie.

    I usually mix some tart apples like Granny Smiths with a sweeter apple when I make apple pie, but this time since the cranberries provided the tartness, I used all sweet Honeycrisp apples.

    There are no secret ingredients here and no secret technique, other than some important rules concerning homemade pie crusts - see my easy pie crust recipe by hand post for more details on that!

    Unbaked apple cranberry pie with a lattice crust

    It's just a perfect old-fashioned apple pie.

    A whole apple cranberry pie with a lattice crust

    No fooling around.

    A slice of apple cranberry pie on a plate

    P.S. Like I said, apple pie is a no-brainer for the holidays, but if you want to try something a little different, this classic Quebec sugar pie is another crowd-pleasing option (and one of my personal faves)!

    Enjoy xx

    Sound good to you? If you make this apple cranberry pie, I would be thrilled if you would take a pic and tag me on Instagram @ourhappymess!

    And if you're looking for more easy dessert inspiration, follow me on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.

     

    A slice of apple cranberry pie on a plate

    Apple Cranberry Pie

    Traditional apple pie is made extra festive with tart and colorful cranberries. If you're looking for a single dessert to please everyone at your holiday table, this apple cranberry pie is your best bet. 
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    dough chilling time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 394kcal
    Author: Ann Otis

    Ingredients

    All-Butter Pie Dough (makes one double pie crust or one single)

    • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup unsalted butter
    • ½ cup ice water

    Filling

    • 7 cups thinly sliced sweet apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji about 5 apples
    • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 4 tablespoons corn starch
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    Crust

    • In large bowl, whisk the flour and salt together. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender with your hands until the butter is in pea size pieces.
    • Gradually add the water and mix just until the dough can be formed into a cohesive ball. Be careful not to add more water than necessary or the crust will be tough.
    • Divide the dough in half and pat into two discs. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 2 days.

    Filling

    • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
    • Roll out one pie dough disc into a 12-inch circle, and fit it into a 9 inch pie pan, without stretching the dough. Trim the edges.
    • In a large bowl, toss together the apple slices, cranberries, sugar, corn starch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, until evenly coated. Pour the apples into the pie pan and spread them around evenly.
    • Roll out the second disc and place it over the apples (or cut into strips for a lattice crust). Roll and crimp the edges of the dough together to make a tight seal. 
    • For an extra golden and crunchy top crust, brush with a beaten egg yolk and sprinkle with coarse sugar. 
    • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, laying a sheet of aluminum foil over the top if it starts to brown too quickly. Lower the temperature to 375 degrees F and bake for another 40-45 minutes, until the juices are bubbling and the crust is golden brown.
    • Let cool for an hour before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 6.7mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Marie

      December 09, 2018 at 4:28 am

      5 stars
      Such a gorgeous pie! Love the combination of apple and cranberries. This would be a big hit at any holiday party or get-together.

      Reply
      • Ann

        December 09, 2018 at 1:35 pm

        Thank you so much Marie!!

        Reply
    2. Natalie

      December 09, 2018 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      I love apple and cranberries together! This pie looks amazing and perfect for Christmas!

      Reply
      • Ann

        December 09, 2018 at 1:34 pm

        Thanks Natalie! It’s one of my favorite combinations too 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tracy

      December 09, 2018 at 12:01 am

      5 stars
      I LOVE the addition of the cranberries. So delicious. My family loved this. Going to try your Quebec Sugar Pie, too!

      Reply
      • Ann

        December 09, 2018 at 1:32 pm

        Woohoo!!!!! Thank you so much Tracy!! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Cathy

      December 08, 2018 at 11:34 pm

      5 stars
      OMG Ann this pie looks fabulously delicious!!! Definitely saving this one! Not just apple pie but apple pie and cranberries! Whoa yum!!!

      Reply
      • Ann

        December 09, 2018 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you so much Cathy!!

        Reply
    5. Caroline

      December 08, 2018 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      It's true, I think apple pie may be that unifying dessert. I know I for one would love the added tartness from the cranberries. And the great pop of color.

      Reply
      • Ann

        December 09, 2018 at 1:22 pm

        Thanks Caroline!! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Adrianne

      December 08, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, what a pretty pie!! We don't have fresh cranberries in Australia, or not that I ever see, so I love seeing them like this as ours are all sold dry. This looks so comforting and delicious and I wish I could jump through the computer screen and eat a piece, YUM!!

      Reply
      • Ann

        December 09, 2018 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks Adrianne! I mostly see fresh cranberries around the holidays, but there are frozen ones year round and those work too, if you can find them!

        Reply
    7. Karly

      November 18, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      This will be a big hit at Thanksgiving! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Ann

        November 23, 2018 at 10:11 am

        Thank you so much Karly!! I hope you love it 🙂

        Reply

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