Description
A delightful Braided Cranberry-Orange Pie that combines the tartness of cranberries with the citrusy zing of oranges, all encased in a beautifully braided pie crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 2 unbaked pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Filling:
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out one pie crust into a pie dish. Add the filling. Create a lattice crust with the second pie crust.
- Bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool before slicing.
Notes
- If using frozen cranberries, no need to thaw.
- For a decorative edge, use extra dough to create leaves or shapes along the rim.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
