Cranberry Pie with Streusel Topping
A delightful dessert that perfectly balances the tartness of cranberries with a sweet, crunchy topping, making it a favorite for holiday gatherings.
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 Filling
- 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 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
Preparing the Pie Crust
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and sugar.
- Cut chilled butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, stirring until the dough begins to hold together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
Preparing the Cranberry Filling
- In a saucepan, mix cranberries, granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the filling thickens, about 10 minutes.
- After cooking, let the filling cool.
Making the Streusel Topping
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Assembling and Baking the Pie
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the chilled pie dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a pie pan.
- Pour the cooled cranberry filling into the prepared crust and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbly streusel topping generously over the cranberry layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Serve at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Garnish with additional orange zest or a cinnamon stick for an appealing presentation.