Description
Cranberry & Orange Christmas Tree Pies are a festive delight that combines flaky pastry with a sweet-tart filling of fresh cranberries and zesty oranges. Shaped like adorable Christmas trees, these pies add whimsy and joy to any holiday gathering. Easy to make and visually stunning, they are perfect for sharing with loved ones during the festive season. Treat your guests to these irresistible pies that promise to be a highlight on your holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange (about 1 tablespoon)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until cranberries burst and mixture thickens (about 10 minutes).
- Roll out the pie crust to an eighth-inch thickness and cut into tree shapes.
- Place half of the shapes on a lined baking sheet, spoon cranberry filling onto each, top with another tree shape, and seal edges.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg