Cranberry Apple Pie

This delectable Cranberry Apple Pie filling combines warm and soft cinnamon apples with luscious dried cranberries! It’s topped with a crunchy oatmeal streusel and a buttery handmade crust for the perfect Christmas treat.

Easy Cranberry Apple Pie with Cinnamon Streusel

Friends, this is not your typical apple pie. It’s a one-of-a-kind dessert with festive tastes and delectable textures. To balance out the acidity of the apples, the filling is studded with sweet craisins and topped with a crunchy oatmeal streusel made with walnuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

With the nutty streusel topping replacing the second shell, this pie resembles an apple crisp. This is ideal for me since I like the texture of a crisp than that of an apple pie. If you share that preference, you’ll be using this topping on all of your future apple pies! And more often than not, you’ll want to make this delicious cranberry variation.

What You’ll Need

First and foremost, you’ll need to make one of these Homemade Pie Crusts. Make this variation if you’re gluten-free. Each recipe yields two deliciously flaky butter crusts. You have the option of making just one or both and saving one for later! Now, let’s talk about what you’ll need for the filling and topping.

For the Cranberry Apple Pie Filling

• Apples are sliced. For this dish, I use medium-sized apples.
• Dried Cranberries: If fresh cranberries are preferable, clean and completely dry them before using.
• Walnuts: Chop into the required size pieces.
• Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed from about 1 lemon.
• If required, use gluten-free flour in a 1:1 ratio.
• Brown Sugar: In this pie filling, both light and dark brown sugar work nicely.
• Maple Syrup: For a touch of sweetness and taste.
• Cinnamon: You can’t have apple pie without it!
• Nutmeg: To complement the cinnamon and bring even more festive cheer.

For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping

• Oatmeal: Both old-fashioned and quick oats are fine alternatives, but I don’t advocate steel-cut oats. When cooking a gluten-free pie, you may use gluten-free oats.
• Flour
• Brown Sugar
• Walnuts: Chopped.
• Cinnamon
• Butter: Unsalted and cold.

The Best Apples for Apple Pie

Granny Smith apples, in my opinion, are the best kind for apple pie. They’re firm and tangy, which stops them from becoming mushy and keeps the filling from feeling overly sweet. Honey Crisp and Gala are two similar varieties that work nicely. You might also use a variety of apples if you choose.

How to Make Cranberry Apple Pie

This dish is so straightforward that we don’t even need to differentiate between the filling and the topping! Simply follow the complete walkthrough below.

• Make the Crust: Start by making one of the pie crusts listed in the ingredients section above. Fill a pie pan halfway with crust.
• Heat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350F.
• Apples, sliced: Peel the apples and cut them into thin strips.
• Craisins with Lemon Juice: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the prepared apples and the dried cranberries. Squeeze the lemon juice over the apple mixture and toss to coat.
• Fill in the blanks with the remaining filling. Combine the flour, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Toss gently to coat the apples and cranberries.
• Pour into Pie dough: Spoon the apple cranberry filling into the pie dough that has been made.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Break up the chilled butter into smaller pieces. To make a crumbly mixture, cut the butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or two forks. Then, using your hands, incorporate the oats into the mixture.
• Bake: Sprinkle the streusel on top of the pie filling and bake for 35-40 minutes. If the crust is browning too rapidly, tent it with tin foil (or use a pie shield if you have one).
• Allow to Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and set aside for at least 20 minutes before cutting into it.

Tips for Success

Check out these helpful hints and tactics before you begin creating your pie. Good luck with your baking!

• Chill the Crust Until the Filling is Ready: I suggest chilling the crust while you make the apple pie filling. It will maintain its form better if it is placed in the oven cold. This is particularly critical if the edges have been crimped.
• Save Time by Using a Pre-Made Pie Crust: If you want to save time, you can always use a store-bought pie crust. But I can assure you that the handmade ones are well worth the effort!
• Peel the Apples and Cut them Into Thin, Even Slices: Don’t forget to peel your apples and cut them into thin, even slices. Peeling them keeps loose apple peel from altering the texture of the filling, and cutting them thinly and uniformly keeps them tender all the way through.
• Use Cold Butter: For that crumbly topping texture, cold butter is essential. The streusel will clump if it becomes too heated.
• Allowing your cranberry apple pie to cool before cutting into it allows the filling to thicken. This makes cutting neat slices simpler. I like to serve my pie at room temperature, but if you want it warm, that is all up to you.

Serving Suggestions

Speaking of presenting this delectable pie, I have a few suggestions. Prepare to have your mouth water!

• Pair with Vanilla Ice Cream: Apple pie and vanilla ice cream are a winning combination. This cranberry-studded pie’s crunchy streusel topping just adds to the deliciousness!
• Top with Homemade Whipped Cream: A liberal dollop of homemade Fluffy Whipped Cream on top of a piece of this pie tastes great. You might also try this Cinnamon Maple variation for some extra taste.
• Serve with Caramel Sauce: When I want a little additional sweetness, I pour some caramel sauce over this pie. You must try it for yourself!

How to Store and Reheat Homemade Pie

This cranberry pie may be refrigerated at room temperature for up to two days (properly covered). This makes it ideal for planning ahead of time. Transfer the leftovers to the fridge for up to 2 days if you want to keep them longer.

You may eat your pie at room temperature or microwave individual pieces. Place a whole pie in a 350°F oven for approximately 15 minutes to warm.

Can i freeze This?

Absolutely! This pie may be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap the pie completely with two pieces of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil. Individual slices should be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in a freezer-safe container. Thaw frozen pie in the refrigerator before reheating.

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