Moms Apple Pie with Cranberries Recipe

Moms Apple Pie With Cranberries Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

Crust

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup vegan margarine, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 cup ice water, plus more if needed

Filling

• 6 Granny Smith or other tart apples
• ¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vegan margarine

Method

1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt and sugar
2. Use a pastry blender to cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs
3. Add the water a little at a time and blend until dough just starts to hold together, adding a little more water if needed
4. Divide the dough into two round disks and wrap them in plastic wrap
5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
6. Roll out one piece of the dough on a lightly floured work surface to about 10 inches in diameter
7. Fit the dough into a 9-inch pie plate and trim and flute the edges
8. Roll out the remaining dough for the top crust and set aside
9. Preheat the oven to 400°F
10. Make the filling: Peel, core and cut the apples into 1/4-inch slices and place them in a large bowl
11. Add the cranberries, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch and cinnamon and stir to mix well
12. Spoon the filling into the bottom crust and dot with bits of the margarine
13. Place the top crust over the fruit and crimp the edges
14. Pierce several holes in the top crust with the tines of a fork
15. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F and bake until golden brown, about 45 minutes
16. Cool on a wire rack before serving at room temperature, about 45 minutes

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