"Did you bring your cranberry pie?" Ed asked me last Thursday.
"No, sorry, I haven't been near an oven all week. I brought champers".
"Aw. That's killer pie".
"I know you like it. I'll make you one for Christmas".
"Alright!"
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Cranberry Walnut Pie adapted from California Home Cooking by Michele Anna Jordan
Rich and tart, sweet and bright, this deeply flavored pie is a knock-out.
9" unbaked pie shell, chilled
3 eggs, room temp.
1/2 light brown sugar, packed
1 c light corn syrup
1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbl brandy
1 tbl fresh orange juice
2 tsp orange zest, minced
1 tsp cinnamon
small pinch of ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 c walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat the eggs until frothy.
Whisk in brown sugar and corn syrup.
Whisk in the butter, vanilla, brandy, orange juice and zest, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
Fold in the cranberries and walnuts, then pour into the chilled pie shell.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until set.
Let pie rest for at least two hours before serving with vanilla ice cream...if you can wait!
I think I like the cranberry walnut pie better. What are champers?
Posted by: Madeleine | November 29, 2006 at 04:49 PM
this sounds delicious. i love cranberry baked goods, you know how i love the cranberry-apple muffins at SF Starbuck's.
Posted by: Mitzy | November 30, 2006 at 07:28 AM
Ed sounds like quiet folk, but he knows a thing or two about the holidays!
Posted by: Regina | November 30, 2006 at 08:28 AM
It was so good seeing you!
Posted by: Patty | December 01, 2006 at 02:59 PM
Is it tart???
Posted by: peabody | December 01, 2006 at 03:46 PM
Mal- "Champers" is hillbilly for champagne (sparkling cider).
Mitzy- Did you just use the "S" word on my blog?!
Reg- Ed's Xmas sweater is almost as festive as yours.
Patty- Come visit!
Peabody- The cranberry is a tart accent in an otherwise sweet (like a peacan pie) dessert.
Posted by: maura | December 01, 2006 at 04:22 PM
Your brother-in-law is a lucky guy!
Posted by: Ivonne | December 02, 2006 at 04:25 PM
Ann my father has a festive outfit. He has a elf costume that he has worn at cristmas time. And he is willing it Maura.Just kiding Maura he is willing it to Regina. Ann
Posted by: Ann | December 02, 2006 at 06:45 PM