Christmas is getting closer day by day… tomorrow is the last Sunday before Christmas aka. Advent Sunday. It’s the same every year – as soon as December arrives time passes much quicker and then suddenly Christmas is here. Fortunately, I am still happy with all the Christmas stuff that is all around us… you might want to ask me again a day before Christmas if that is still the case. Anyway. Something you can do before, on the day, or after Christmas: a delicious Apple Cranberry Pie! One of my favorite bakes during winter.

It seems that pies have been our favorite Christmas bakes for the past several years. Last year we made this delicious Apple Pie for the holiday season and the year before we had a Cherry Cranberry Mulled Wine Pie – you could say we like pies for Christmas.
I am not really surprised that we end up making pies so often. They are delicious, easy to prepare and good to eat for several days… There’s normally so much you have to do before and on Christmas day – a dessert should not be another task you have to worry about the day we all have a lot to do anyway.

Pies are the perfect desserts in my opinion. This kind of bake is very versatile, you can do so many different fillings and toppings and they are normally big enough to feed a whole family. In case you have any leftover cake you can be sure it is still delicious on the next day or the day after that – a good pie stays fresh for days if stored properly. Reheat an »old« apple pie that was made several days ago, serve it with some vanilla ice cream and you still have a super delicious dessert.
By the way, I used a lattice cutter* to decorate this pie here. It’s a handy little gadget that helps you create the lattice you can see in my pictures. All you have to do is shape your dough into a rectangle, roll over it with the cutter and it will turn your dough magically into a lattice pattern. Well… it’s not that easy actually. It can be a bit tricky.
The dough has to have the right thickness and texture so it won’t break when you pull the lattice pattern apart, but the dough I use in this recipe should work. Handle the dough carefully, cool it in between if you see it starts to break, and work on a piece of baking parchment. If you do everything on some paper you can slide the lattice top easily onto the pie later on. I needed several attempts to get everything right – but I managed it and so can you!
If you don’t own one of these lattice cutters or don’t want to buy one, you can do it the »traditional« way and cut out strips of dough and create the lattice pattern with those strips… as it has been done for hundreds of years. Your pie will turn out as pretty as this one.
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the dough:
2 cups (260g) stronger all-purpose flour*
1 tbsp. sugar (fine)*
1 pinch of salt
2/3 cup (150g) cold butter
1 medium egg
For the filling:
3-4 apples (about 21 oz./600g)
5.3 oz. (150g) cranberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)
1/2 cup (100g) brauner Zucker*
4 tbsp. cornstarch*
2 tsp. ground cinnamon*
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 tsp. ground cloves*
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg*
2 tbsp. butter, in cubes
To finish:
1 medium egg yolk
1 tsp. milk
Für den Teig:
260g Mehl (Type 550)*
1 EL Zucker (fein)*
1 Prise Salz
150g kalte Butter
1 Ei (M)
Für die Füllung:
3-4 Äpfel (etwa 600g)
150g Cranberries (frisch oder gefroren & aufgetaut)
100g brauner Zucker*
4 EL Speisestärke*
2 TL Zimt*
1 TL Zitronenschale
1/4 TL Nelken*, gemahlen
1/4 TL Muskatnuss*, gemahlen
2 EL Butter, in Würfeln
Zum Bestreichen:
1 Eigelb (M)
1 TL Milch

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
1. Add the flour, sugar, and salt for the dough to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add the cold butter in small cubes and cut with a pastry blender* into pea-sized pieces. Next, add the egg and mix it in. Knead until the dough starts coming together. Form into two balls, flatten each and wrap separately in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
2. Grease a pie dish (23cm)* lightly and set aside. Roll out half of the dough slightly larger than the pie dish, transfer to the dish, and press it to the bottom and sides. Cut off overlapping dough, but keep a border of about 1cm. Prick several times with a fork and place in the fridge until needed.
3. Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips for the lattice topping. Create the lattice on a piece of baking parchment and place it in the fridge until needed. You can also use a lattice cutter* like I did to create the top.
4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Peel the apples, quarter, core and cut into short slices. Place together with the cranberries in a large bowl. Mix the brown sugar with cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon zest, ground cloves, and nutmeg and add to the bowl – mix until everything is evenly coated. Transfer to the pie dish and smooth out the top. Press the butter cubes into the filling and then place the lattice topping onto the filling by letting it slide down from the baking parchment. Cut off everything that is overlapping and press the edges together – create some decorations with the remaining dough if you like and decorate the pie edges. Mix the egg yolk with the milk and brush the top with it. Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, then reduce the heat of the oven to 180°C (350°F) and continue baking the pie for about 30-35 minutes longer. If the top gets too dark, cover it with some aluminum foil and continue baking. Take the finished pie out of the oven and let it cool down completely.
1. Mehl, Zucker und Salz für den Teig in einer großen Schüssel vermischen. Die kalte Butter in kleinen Stücken dazugeben und dann mit einem Teigmischer* in etwa erbsengroße Stücke zerteilen. Das Ei dazugeben und alles kurz zu einem Teig verkneten. Sollte der Teig noch ein paar trockene Stellen haben, ist das OK. In zwei Portionen aufteilen, in Klarsichtfolie einschlagen und für etwa 1 Stunde (oder über Nacht) in den Kühlschrank legen.
2. Eine 23cm Pieform* leicht einfetten und zur Seite stellen. Eine Teigportion etwas größer als die Form ausrollen und dann in die Form legen und am Boden und den Seiten festdrücken. Den Überhang abschneiden, dabei aber einen etwa 1cm breiten Rand stehen lassen. Den Boden mit einer Gabel mehrmals einstechen und dann bis zur weiteren Verwendung wieder in den Kühlschrank stellen.
3. Den restlichen Teig ausrollen und für das Gittermuster in Streifen schneiden. Das Gitter auf einem Stück Backpapier zusammensetzen und dann bis zur weiteren Verwendung ebenfalls in den Kühlschrank legen. Wer mag, kann für das Gitter auch eine Gitterwalze* verwenden, wie ich das hier gemacht habe.
4. Den Ofen auf 200°C (390°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Die Äpfel schälen, vierteln, entkernen, in kleine Stücke schneiden und zusammen mit den Cranberries in eine große Schüssel geben. Den braunen Zucker mit Speisestärke, Zimt, Zitronenschale, dem Nelkenpulver und Muskatnuss vermischen und zur Schüssel dazugeben – alles gut vermischen. Die Mischung in die Form füllen und etwas zusammenpressen. Die Butter in kleinen Stücken in die Füllung drücken und dann das Teiggitter auflegen – dazu einfach vom Backpapier auf den Pie gleiten lassen. Alles, was über den Rand übersteht, abschneiden und die Ränder zusammendrücken. Wer mag, kann mit den Teigresten noch kleine Äpfel oder Blätter formen und den Rand damit dekorieren. Das Eigelb mit der Milch verquirlen und den Teig damit bestreichen. Den Pie für etwa 20 Minuten backen, dann die Temperatur des Ofens auf 180°C (350°F) reduzieren und weitere 30-35 Minuten backen. Sollte der Pie zu dunkel werden, ein Stück Alufolie auflegen und weiterbacken. Den fertigen Pie aus dem Ofen holen und komplett auskühlen lassen.

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Easy Apple Cranberry Pie
- Prep Time: 00:30
- Cook Time: 00:55
- Total Time: 03:00
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Pies
- Method: -
- Cuisine: United States
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This pie is a delicious treat for the holiday season. This Apple Cranberry Pie is the perfect mix of sweet and tart! We love this very special pie…
Ingredients
For the dough:
2 cups (260g) stronger all-purpose flour*
1 tbsp. sugar (fine)*
1 pinch of salt
2/3 cup (150g) cold butter
1 medium egg
For the filling:
3-4 apples (about 21 oz./600g)
5.3 oz. (150g) cranberries (fresh or frozen and thawed)
1/2 cup (100g) brauner Zucker*
4 tbsp. cornstarch*
2 tsp. ground cinnamon*
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/4 tsp. ground cloves*
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg*
2 tbsp. butter, in cubes
To finish:
1 medium egg yolk
1 tsp. milk
Instructions
1. Add the flour, sugar, and salt for the dough to a large bowl and mix until well combined. Add the cold butter in small cubes and cut with a pastry blender* into pea-sized pieces. Next, add the egg and mix it in. Knead until the dough starts coming together. Form into two balls, flatten each and wrap separately in plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
2. Grease a pie dish (23cm)* lightly and set aside. Roll out half of the dough slightly larger than the pie dish, transfer to the dish, and press it to the bottom and sides. Cut off overlapping dough, but keep a border of about 1cm. Prick several times with a fork and place in the fridge until needed.
3. Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips for the lattice topping. Create the lattice on a piece of baking parchment and place it in the fridge until needed. You can also use a lattice cutter* like I did to create the top.
4. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Peel the apples, quarter, core and cut into short slices. Place together with the cranberries in a large bowl. Mix the brown sugar with cornstarch, cinnamon, lemon zest, ground cloves, and nutmeg and add to the bowl – mix until everything is evenly coated. Transfer to the pie dish and smooth out the top. Press the butter cubes into the filling and then place the lattice topping onto the filling by letting it slide down from the baking parchment. Cut off everything that is overlapping and press the edges together – create some decorations with the remaining dough if you like and decorate the pie edges. Mix the egg yolk with the milk and brush the top with it. Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, then reduce the heat of the oven to 180°C (350°F) and continue baking the pie for about 30-35 minutes longer. If the top gets too dark, cover it with some aluminum foil and continue baking. Take the finished pie out of the oven and let it cool down completely.
Notes
Enjoy baking!
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