FROZEN CRANBERRY PIE WITH CANDIED ALMONDS

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Frozen Cranberry Pie With Candied Almonds image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 - gingersnap cookies
3/4 cup(s) milk
2 package(s) (3.4 ounces each) instant french vanilla pudding mix
1 can(s) (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 - carton (8 ounces) frozen french vanilla whipped topping, thawed, divided
1/2 cup(s) slivered almonds, divided
1 teaspoon(s) chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
2 teaspoon(s) butter
2 tablespoon(s) brown sugar

Steps:

  • Arrange cookies around the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate, cutting cookies if necessary to fit. In a small bowl, combine milk and pudding mixes. Stir in the cranberry sauce, 1/2 cup whipped topping, 1/3 cup almonds, ginger and almond extract. Pour into prepared pie plate; chill for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a small heavy skillet, melt butter. Add remaining almonds; cook over medium heat until nuts are toasted, about 4 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar. Cook and stir for 2-4 minutes or until sugar is melted. Spread on foil to cool.
  • Spread remaining whipped topping over filling; sprinkle with almonds. Cover and freeze overnight.

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