Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie
Cuisine: American
Categories: Holiday Recipes, Desserts & Pie
Indulge in the delightful combination of tart cranberries, crisp apples, and crunchy almonds nestled in a flaky pie crust. This Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will warm your heart with every bite.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 8
Ingredients:
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts
- 4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and almond extract. Mix well to coat the fruit evenly.
- Unroll one pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Spoon the apple-cranberry mixture into the crust.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds over the fruit filling.
- Top the pie with the second pie crust. Seal the edges and crimp as desired. Cut slits in the top crust for ventilation.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!