CRANBERRY-ALMOND APPLE PIE

Cranberry-Almond Apple Pie image

My grandmother made this treat every year for Christmas. It's much better than everyday apple pie. The recipe is a family treasure. -Maxine Theriauit, Nashua, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 pastry shell (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, butter, nutmeg and salt. Add apples and cranberries; stir gently. Pour into pastry shell. , In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds; sprinkle over filling. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.