Moist Crustless Cranberry Pie
This easy, festive crustless cranberry pie is moist, tender, and bursting with tart cranberries. It’s a fuss-free holiday dessert that comes together in minutes and delivers nostalgic comfort with every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (about 8 oz)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Zest from 1 orange
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate with butter or nonstick spray.
- Scatter cranberries evenly in the prepared pie plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs until smooth and slightly pale. Add melted butter and vanilla extract; whisk again.
- In a separate bowl, stir together flour and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined (do not overmix).
- Pour batter over cranberries and spread gently with a spatula. Sprinkle orange zest and nuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Almond flour works for a lower-carb version. For vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with melted coconut oil. Add orange zest or nuts for extra flavor. Pie slices best when cooled for at least 30 minutes. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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