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Apple Cranberry Pie: a homemade double-crust pie filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and tart cranberries.
Topped with Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream, this classic holiday pie becomes even more irresistible.
Apple Cranberry Pie
The aroma of a freshly baked pie instantly evokes the holidays. I enjoy making a seasonal pie each year to welcome the festive season, and this year’s choice is cranberry apple pie.
I’m a dessert lover, and nothing beats a warm slice of pie topped with a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream. Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla is my go-to because it’s rich and creamy—made with more cream and less air—so it pairs perfectly with pies and other desserts.
“Beautiful pie for the holidays, and with a delicate butter crust and creamy ice cream you can’t go wrong!” – Dale
When I found Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla at Publix, I grabbed it right away. It instantly became my secret weapon for upgrading holiday desserts.
How to make cranberry apple pie
Start by making a flaky double pie crust. I prefer an all-butter crust for its flavor, and I use a food processor for quick, consistent results.
How to make a double pie crust
Dice cold unsalted butter and chill it briefly in the freezer. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and salt and pulse a few times. Add half the butter and pulse to incorporate, then add the remaining butter and pulse until the largest pieces resemble peas. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until the dough just starts to come together—when pinched, it should hold without crumbling. Divide the mixture, press each portion into a disk, wrap, and chill at least one hour (or up to two days).
I like making the dough the day before—anything I can prepare ahead makes the holiday cooking less stressful.
How to make the filling and assemble the pie
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove one chilled dough disk and let it sit 5–10 minutes to make rolling easier. On a lightly floured surface, roll it into a 12-inch circle about 1/8 inch thick. Fit it into a 9-inch pie pan and press gently.
In a large bowl, combine sliced baking apples (peeled and cored), fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly coated, then pour the filling into the prepared crust. Roll the second dough disk to the same size and place it over the filling. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang, fold the top crust under the bottom crust, and pinch to seal. Cut vents in the top crust so steam can escape.
Bake for 45 minutes to one hour, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly. Let the pie cool before slicing and serve each slice with a generous scoop of Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream.
Don’t forget to visit Publix to pick up Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream to complete your holiday pies and desserts.
Check out these other similar recipes:
- Easy Apple Crumble
- Cranberry Orange Braid
- Orange Cranberry Muffins (Cranberry Bliss flavor)
How to make apple cranberry pie
Apple Cranberry Pie
Dana DeVolk
30 mins
1 hr
1 hr
2 hrs 30 mins
8 servings
Ingredients
Double Pie Crust
- 1 cup unsalted butter, very cold, 1/2 inch dice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
Apple Cranberry Pie Filling
- 4 cups sliced baking apples, peeled and cored (about 2 large, e.g., Granny Smith)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, small dice
Instructions
Double Pie Crust
- Place diced butter in the freezer while preparing the rest of the crust. In a food processor, add flour, salt, and sugar and pulse a few times. Add half the butter and pulse 3–5 times, then add the remaining butter and pulse until the largest butter pieces resemble peas.
- Add 1/4 cup ice water and pulse. Add more ice water, one tablespoon at a time, pulsing between additions, until the dough just comes together when pinched. It will still look like crumbs.
- On a lightly floured surface, pour out the dough and form each half into a disk. Wrap and chill at least one hour or up to two days.
Pie Assembly and Filling
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove one dough disk and let it sit 5–10 minutes. Roll to a 12-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Combine sliced apples, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir to combine and pour into the prepared crust.
- Roll the second crust and place it over the filling. Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch lip, fold the top crust under the bottom crust, and pinch to seal. Cut vents in the top crust.
- Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, until golden and bubbling. Let cool, slice, and serve with Tillamook Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream.
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