How to Make Caramel Apple Cranberry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of a freshly baked pie wafting through the air. And when it comes to fall desserts, nothing beats a warm, indulgent Caramel Apple Cranberry Pie. This recipe is the perfect marriage of sweet and tart, with a buttery crust, juicy apples, tangy cranberries, and a rich caramel sauce that brings it all together. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving a decadent treat, this pie is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 4 Granny Smith apples
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup white sugar (Optional)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Press one of the pie pastries into a 9-inch pie plate; reserve the remaining pastry.
  • Pour the lemon juice into a container that large enough for the apples and fill halfway with cold water. Peel and slice the apples into the lemon water; set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cornstarch to form a paste. Stir in 2 tablespoons of water along with the vanilla extract, 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a simmer. Drain the apples and add them to the sugar mixture along with the cranberries. Cook and stir 5 minutes; remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Pour the fruit into the pie plate and press on the top crust. Stir together 1 tablespoon of white sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon; sprinkle over the pie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the top crust is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 321mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 73g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 45g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 137mg