Tradition has it that food plays a major role in our childhood memories, do you agree? Take my Christmas pie for example, my youngest son grew up on it, each and every Christmas he would expect it, now he requests it. And honestly, it's just not Christmas without it, I've been making it since the early 80's, and I don't dare stop now! Today, I'm making one for a friend, a colon cancer fighter who loves cranberries, so in his honor, I share this festive pie recipe for you to share with your family this Christmas.
Christmas Pie
Pastry for 2 crust pie
3 c. fresh cranberries
2 Tbsp. flour
2. c. sugar
2/3 c. water
1 c. raisins
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
2 Tbsp. butter
Remove stems from cranberries and wash well. Combine flour and sugar to a saucepan. Stir in cranberries, water, raisins and lemon peel. Cover and cook till cranberries start to pop. Remove from heat and add butter. Cool to lukewarm. Pour filling into prepared pie shell and top with top crust. Bake in a 425 oven for 40-50 min. or till juices start to bubble or crust turns brown. Cool. Enjoy!
This pie is rich but oh sooo good! I have even iced the pie, yes, iced! Have you ever iced a pie? Apple is best, just a thin layer of cream cheese frosting spread on or better yet, drizzled......out of this world good!
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Sounds delicious Sue.
ReplyDeleteI make Death by Chocolate. I don't know when it became a tradition, but it's one of those things my family loves and has grown to expect at Christmastime.
Cranberry pie recipe! You've just won my heart dear girl. Love me some cranberries, but never had a recipe for a pie. This is definitely a gotta make for our family Christmas get together. Thanks so much for sharing. xxoo
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ReplyDeleteThe recipe sounds yummy. Thanks for sharing.
Cathy
YUMMO!! It sounds wonderful!! I love traditions and just posted about a few.
ReplyDeleteSue I had to make a copy of this one. Sounds great.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas,
Bonnie
Oh my goodnesss! I KNOW you posted this recipe JUST for ME! I happen to LOVE all things cranberry! So thank you, thank, you, thank you! I can't wait to try this!
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Have a very blessed Christmas!
That pie smells good even over the internet. Wish I could pop over for a piece with a cup of tea!!
ReplyDeleteWow Sue that pie looks so good. I will try to make it. I got your swap package---the mailman hasn't been able to get here the past few days but finally did today. thank you so much. I feel like a cheapskate after seeing all you put in mine. Love it all though. Thanks again. MB
ReplyDeleteHappy Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteWishing you and your family a very happy holiday and bright new year!
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