Cranberry Raisin Lattice Top Pie Recipes

CRANBERRY-RAISIN LATTICE-TOP PIE

Steps:

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the pastry to make an 11-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie pan; trim and refrigerate until ready to use along with the remaining pastry.
• Combine the cranberries, flour, 2 cups of the sugar, the salt, water, raisins, and lemon zest in a saucepan and heat to a boil. Simmer, covered, over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the cranberries start to pop. Remove from the heat. Add butter. Cool completely.
• Position the oven racks so that one rack is in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to convection bake at 375°F.
• Roll out the second half of the pastry to make an 11-inch circle. With a pastry wheel, cut into eight 1/2-inch strips.
• Put the fruit filling into the pie shell and sprinkle with the almonds. Moisten the edge of the shell slightly with cold water. Arrange 4 pastry strips 1 inch apart across the filling; press the ends into the rim of the pastry. Place 4 pastry strips across the first ones at right angles to make a lattice. Press the ends to the rim of the pie and crimp. Lightly brush the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the crust is nicely browned. Cool the pie on a wire rack.

APPLE CRANBERRY RAISIN PIE

Steps:

• On a lightly-floured surface, roll out half of the pastry and line a 9" pie plate.
• In a saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the water, cinnamon and salt.
• Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries pop.
• Stir in the apple slices and raisins.
• Combine the corn starch and remaining water and blend into the cranberry mixture.
• Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until thickened slightly.
• Spoon the filling into the pastry-lined pie plate.
• Roll out the remaining pastry and place on top of the pie, leaving a 1" overhang.
• Trim the edges.
• Tuck the overhang under the bottom crust and press together to form a rim.
• Flute the rim.
• Cut steam vents in the top of the pie and bake in a 400 degree F oven for about 35 minutes or until the crust is golden.

CITRUS CRANBERRY PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Toss together first 8 ingredients., On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Add filling., Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into strips. Arrange over filling in a lattice pattern. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Brush lattice with egg; sprinkle with additional sugar. , Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes, covering edge with foil if crust is getting too dark. Cool completely on a wire rack; refrigerate until serving., Meanwhile, beat whipping cream until it begins to thicken. Add remaining ingredients; beat until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with pie.

CRANBERRY-RAISIN PIE

Steps:

• Roll out about 60% of the pastry and line a 9" pie plate.
• Roll out the remaining pastry to cover.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Bring the cranberries and water to a boil in a large pot.
• Add the raisins, sugar and flour.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
• Pour into the prepared bottom crust, top with rolled out upper crust, and seal the edges with a wet fork.
• Cut or poke steam holes in the top crust.
• Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.