Is there anything more comforting and inviting than a homemade pie, fresh from the oven? There’s just something about a homemade pie, made with loving hands that really makes dessert time special. I’ve grown up watching my grandmother and mother make and serve pies in their kitchens. Everyone always rushes to the table to get their slice. Whether the pie was served a la mode or just plain, the delicious memories of eating homemade pies throughout my childhood always remind me of the comforts of home.
The crust is such an important part of your pie, so I don’t skimp here. A good crust starts with good ingredients. I like to use Bob’s Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour for my baking. This high quality flour is used by professional bakers and produces high, well-textured loaves of bread equally as well as it produces light, airy baked goods and it’s a kitchen staple that’s incredibly versatile and perfect for all of your baking needs.
This Rustic Apple Cranberry Pie is just perfect for the the Holidays! Juicy sliced apples are tossed with fresh cranberries, sugar and warm cinnamon to create a sweet filling that goes perfectly with the flaky, buttery, hand rolled crust. I love the sweetness of this pie with the slightly tart cranberries. Never made homemade crust before? Don’t worry. I used a crust recipe from Bob’s Red Mill for this recipe and it’s really easy to make! There are several other crust recipes on their website to choose from too. Click HERE to download a $1 off coupon for any Bob’s Red Mill product now! Of course, you can always use your favorite family recipe as well! All you need are good ingredients, a little time and patience and of course love.
I love pies that aren’t quite perfect looking. Pies that look like your grandmother made them in the afternoon just because. Remember this is a “rustic” pie, so it doesn’t have to be perfect, it’s rustic. My family always says that it doesn’t really matter what it looks like as long as it tastes good!
To make this Holiday baking season even more memorable, bring your family into the kitchen with you. I know my kiddos love helping out, especially with baking.
You can let your children help roll out the pie crust, toss the apples and cranberries with sugar and cinnamon, brush the pie with a little milk or even sprinkle some sugar on top of the pie right before it goes into the oven.
Not only will they be able to have the memories of the yummy pie you’ve made, they will have precious memories of being in the kitchen with you that will last them lifetime. So here’s to a wonderful Holiday season filled with great baking memories and delicious homemade desserts!
Ingredients
- 2 (9 inch) Pie Crusts (I used Bob's Red Mill Recipe with Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Flour)
- 5 cups baking apples, peeled and sliced (I like McIntosh or Cortlands)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, whole or chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. all purpose flour
- milk to brush on top of pie
- sugar to sprinkle on top of pie
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust.
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples with the cranberries, sugar, cinnamon and 1 1/2 Tbsp. flour.
- Prepare the pie, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake the pie on a baking sheet for 50-55 minutes or until the crust is light golden brown.
- (If your crust starts to get dark earlier, cover with foil)
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Serve with freshly whipped cream or ice cream.
- Enjoy!
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