Cranberry Pie with Streusel Topping
This delightful Cranberry Pie with Streusel Topping combines tart cranberries with a crunchy streusel, making it a perfect dessert for fall and winter festivities.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (chilled and cubed)
- 4 tbsp ice water (as needed)
For the Cranberry Filling
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries If using frozen cranberries, no need to thaw
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 0.25 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
For the Streusel Topping
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
Preparation of the Pie Crust
- Mix 1.25 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 1 tbsp of sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in the chilled, cubed butter until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, just enough for the dough to hold together.
- Form a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Cranberry Filling
- Combine the cranberries, 0.75 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tbsp of brown sugar, 2 tbsp of flour, zest of one orange, 0.25 cup of orange juice, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 0.5 tsp of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Set the filling aside to cool.
Creating the Streusel Topping
- Mix 0.75 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of rolled oats, 0.5 cup of brown sugar, 0.5 tsp of cinnamon, and 0.25 tsp of nutmeg in a bowl.
- Incorporate the cold, cubed butter and mix until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Assembling and Baking the Pie
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie pan.
- Place the dough in the pan, pour in the cooled cranberry filling, and sprinkle the streusel topping over it.
Baking and Serving
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the filling is bubbly and the streusel topping is golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into wedges.
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Notes
Consider serving the pie with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or drizzled caramel sauce. Resting time before slicing allows for cleaner cuts.