Apple cranberry pie is a must have for Thanksgiving! This pie is delicious made the sameday it is baked or made ahead and frozen then baked when you need it. The perfect sweet and sour playground your tastebuds will be delighted.
with two gluten-free crusts to choose from you will never need to grab a store bought crust again
The base of your pie is very important it all starts with the crust. I haven't found a store bought crust that tastes as yummy as one made from scratch with love.
Our Homemade Gluten-Free Crust with Lard complements this pie. With just a few ingredients that work well in a mixing bowl with the whisk attachment. I love that this crust is easier to handle then the original made with coconut oil.
If you love an extra crunchy crust, you will love our gluten-free pie crust recipe. My Grandma loved this crust when I made her Birthday Lemon Meringue Pie!
Apples- you decide if you want sweet or tart or both! I used honey crisp in this pie, they held up well.
Cranberries- bring a little sour power to balance out the sweet of the apples.
Sugar in the Raw- adds sweetness to the pie
Lemon Juice- prevents browning of apples and brings freshness
Bob's Red Mill GF 1 to 1 Baking Flour- is the easy button when making your own crust, pre-blended. You can also use Jenn's 1 to 1 Gluten-Free All Purpose Flour
Farm Fresh Lard- makes crust tender, flaky, crisp and easy to handle.
Cinnamon Vitality Oil- imparts that unmistakable spicy-sweet cinnamon flavor but also offers health benefits; and supports your immune system and overall wellness.
Nutmeg Vitality Oil- offers a warm, nutty flavor
Clove Vitality Oil- brings an unmistakeable fall flavor
In an effort to save time I reached for the Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour for this recipe. When you are hosting we need to take shortcuts and this is one that worked nicely.
how to make this recipe
Make your pie crust.
Next choose the apples, I believe in using what you have on hand. Wash apples and cranberries. Peel, core and slice apples into thin slices or chop if desired. Mix with sugar, vitality oils, splash of lemon juice and gluten-free flour, Then pour into your pie shell. Roll the second shell out and place over the fruit and bake.
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Ingredients
- Pie Crust
- 5 Cups peeled, cored, sliced honey crips apples
- 1 Cup Cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour
- 3/4 Cup Sugar
- 5 Drops Nutmeg Vitality Oil
- 2 Drops Clove Vitality Oil
- 1 Drop Cinnamon Vitality Oil
Instructions
1. Pre-heat oven to 350' Prepare pie shell as recipe directed. Take a fork and press into crust to avoid air pockets.
2. Wash, core, peel, and slice apples thinnly. Place in a large bowl.
3. Wash cranberries discard any wrinkley berries and add to the apples.
4. Measure the sugar and add cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg oil to a small jar and shake. This will ensure that the flavors are evenly distributed. Pour over apple-cranberry mixture.
5. Add lemon juice and gluten-free flour to the mixture and stir to coat fruit. Pour over pie shell.
6. Roll another pie crust and place it over the fruit. Pinch or use a fork to seal the edges. Be sure to leave a few holes for the heat to escape.
7. Place a pie shield over edge of pie and bake fresh pie 40-45 minutes.
Notes
- In a pinch a store bought gluten-free crust will work
- This pie freezes well. See directions for baking below.
- To bake a frozen pie: pre-heat oven to 425'. Place frozen pie into oven and bake 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375' and bake until the pie is fully cooked and bubbly. Don't let the pie burn. Moniter your pie.
- Place a pie shield or aluminum foil to cover the edge of the pie when the crust starts to brown.
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