Cranberry-Raisin Pie
Submitted by glendasue
Lattice-topped cranberry raisin pie with a buttery vanilla filling and a sparkle of coarse sugar on top. A gorgeous, tart-sweet holiday pie that’s a bold change from the usual pumpkin.
YIELD
6 servingsPREP
25 minCOOK
50 minREADY
75 minTired of the same pie lineup every holiday? This one breaks the cycle.
Chopped cranberries and raisins simmer together in a buttery, vanilla-laced filling that balances sharp tartness with deep, raisin sweetness. Spooned into a flaky pie crust and topped with a woven lattice sprinkled with coarse sugar, it bakes into something that looks like it belongs in a bakery window.
The lattice top lets steam escape so the filling thickens into a jammy, spoonable consistency instead of turning soupy.
This is the pie that earns a spot on the table right between pumpkin and pecan.
Chef Tips
- Chop the cranberries and raisins to a similar size so they cook evenly and the filling holds together.
- Cover the pie edges with foil for the first 25 minutes to prevent browning, then remove so the lattice gets golden.
- Let the pie cool completely before cutting or the filling will run. Patience pays off here.
- Coarse sugar on top isn’t just for looks. It adds a satisfying crunch to every bite of that flaky crust.
Ingredients
Directions
For filling, combine ½ cup boiling water and butter; stir until melted.
Stir in cranberries, raisins, sugar, flour, and vanilla.
Set aside.
On a flour surface, flatten one ball of pastry dough.
Roll from center to edges, forming a 12-inch circle.
Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
Ease into plate, without stretching.
Trim to ½ inch beyond edge.
Roll remaining dough into a 10-inch circle.
Cut into ½-inch-wide strips.
Spread filling in pastry.
Weave strips across to make a lattice top.
Press ends of strips into rim of crust.
Fold bottom pastry over strips; seal and flute edge.
Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Cover edge with foil.
Bake in a 375℉ (190℃) F oven for 25 minutes.
Remove foil; bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until crust is golden.
Cool on a wire rack.
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