Can you guys believe it’s almost Thanksgiving! This year has really flown by. I know some people plan their Thanksgiving menus weeks or even months in advance. And some people just throw things together at the last minute. Whatever your menu is for the big day, you need to make room for this recipe for […]
Can you guys believe it’s almost Thanksgiving! This year has really flown by. I know some people plan their Thanksgiving menus weeks or even months in advance. And some people just throw things together at the last minute. Whatever your menu is for the big day, you need to make room for this recipe for Cranberry Surprise Pie.
Cranberry Surprise Pie Photo Credit : Jen Perez
It won’t add any extra stress to your day because it comes together without the use of a mixer in mere minutes. You could even make it today and keep it in the refrigerator until Thanksgiving if you’d like. If you can’t manage to squeeze it into your plans for this holiday, promise me you’ll make room for it on future holiday menus. Hubby and I literally had to hide this pie so that we wouldn’t eat the entire thing in one sitting.
Cranberries, sugar, and sliced almonds go in the bottom of your pie plate. Photo Credit : Jen Perez
The batter is sweet enough to balance out the tartness of the fresh cranberries. Almond extract provides its unique aroma, and the sliced almonds provide a great little crunch when you bite into them. I served this with freshly whipped cream. When I make whipped cream, I simply mix a tablespoon of vanilla, a tablespoon of sugar, and a pint of heavy cream. The vanilla and sugar sweeten the cream to perfection.
Tart and sweet Cranberry Surprise Pie. Photo Credit : Jen Perez
I also enjoyed a piece the next day with some vanilla ice cream. First, I heated my piece of pie in the microwave for 20 seconds. Then I scooped one some ice cream. I love what a warm pie does to ice cream. The resulting melty gooeyness is one of my favorite things in the world.
Yum! Photo Credit : Jen Perez
While cranberries are in season, I like to stock up on them! Did you know they freeze really well? Just throw the entire bag into your freezer and you can enjoy cranberry treats like this pie any time of the year.
The perfect Thanksgiving dessert. Photo Credit : Jen Perez
I hope everyone has a great holiday season this year. This Cranberry Surprise Pie will be the last time you’re hearing from me on Cooking New England. Hubby and I are making a move from New England to the Midwest next week because of a great job opportunity. Even though I’ve only been blogging over here for less than a year, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time testing out recipes and sharing them with all of you. I’ve definitely tried some new things and found some recipes that I will be making for years to come. Thanks for reading!
Beautiful fresh cranberries. Photo Credit : Jen Perez
