Apple Cranberry Pie

🧂 Ingredients

• 4 medium apples

  (peeled, cored, and sliced)
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 cups cranberries

  (fresh)
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup sugar
• ¼ cup light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoon cold water
• 1½ teaspoon apple pie spice

  (or cinnamon)
• 2 butter pie crust

  (or store-bought crust)
• 1½ tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and make sure that your oven rack is in the
  middle or lower position. Then, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy
  cleanup.
• 2 In a large mixing bowl, add your peeled and sliced apples, lemon juice, almond
  extract, and a pinch of salt. Toss until all of the ingredients are
  incorporated. Then, add in the cranberries and then toss again until well
  combined.
• 3 In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, whisk in the
  sugar, brown sugar, apple pie spice, and water. Stir constantly, cooking for 1-2
  minutes.
• 4 In a small bowl, quickly whisk together the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of
  water.
• 5 Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
• 6 Immediately pour the mixture over the sliced apples and cranberries. Gently stir
  or toss the apples and cranberries until they are well coated. Set aside while
  you roll out the dough.
• 7 On a lightly floured surface, roll out your bottom pie crust and then gently
  transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan. You will want to have a border of about 1-2
  inches.
• 8 Carefully dump the apple and cranberry mixture into the crust, using a rubber
  spatula to get all of the sauce out of the bowl. Try to even out the top of the
  apples and cranberries.
• 9 On the same floured surface, roll out the top crust and gently place it over the
  filling.
• 10 Using a sharp knife, carefully trim away excess dough so that the top crust and
  bottom crust are lined up with about ½-inch of overhang. Press the top and
  bottom crust together, creating a seal, and then flute the pie crust.
• 11 Next, cut four slits into the top of the crust to allow steam to escape while
  baking.
• 12 In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash, and
  then lightly brush it over the top of the crust.
• 13 Place the pie pan onto the foil-lined baking sheet and bake it in the preheated
  oven at 375°F (190°C) for 65-75 minutes, or until the juices are bubbling and
  the crust is golden brown.
• 14 Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely in order to finish
  setting up before slicing and serving.

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