For a change from the classic apple pie, try this Rustic apple and cranberry pie.
We tried this dessert that was relatively quick to prepare and we really liked it. Personally, I love the cakes with apples, but here it is a less sweet version with a slightly spicy touch.
For the dough cakeyou can use your favorite recipe, or the one bought in the store, the result will be equally good.
Rustic apple and cranberry cake
November 9, 2024
Preparation time
15 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/5 tsp. spoonful of honey
- 1 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 3/4 cup fresh cranberries
- 4 Cortland apples, peeled and sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 homemade or store-bought pie shell
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a saucepan, heat the water, sugar, honey, lemon juice and cinnamon; over medium heat. When the sugar has dissolved, add the apples and cook for 5-7 minutes. Remove the apples using a spoon and place them in a bowl.
- Add the cranberries to the pan and cook until they pop. Remove the blueberries with a spoon and add them to the bowl with the apples. Leave the liquid in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes to thicken into a syrup.
- Spread the tart shell on a baking tray, then place the apple and cranberry mixture in the centre, leaving a 3-4 centimeter outline of free dough. Fold the edges towards the center. Drizzle lightly with syrup.
- Place in the center of the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and place the pan on a rack to let the tart rest for 5-10 minutes, then add icing sugar if desired.
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