Cranberry Pie Recipe
This easy cranberry pie pairs a sweet-tart cranberry filling with bright orange flavor and raspberry gelatin for a beautiful, sliceable dessert. Simmer the filling on the stovetop, pour it into a baked pie crust, and chill until set—perfect for making ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert, Pie
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 (9-inch) deep-dish pie crust, baked according to package directions and cooled
For the cranberry filling
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries
- 1 (3-ounce) package raspberry gelatin dessert mix
Instructions
- Combine the liquids and sugar.
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the water, orange juice, orange zest, and sugar until combined.
- Whisk in the cornstarch.
Add the cornstarch a little at a time, whisking well after each addition until it is incorporated and no large lumps remain.
- Cook the cranberries.
Add the cranberries and stir to coat. Cook over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring often, until the berries burst and the filling thickens. Use a spoon or spatula to gently mash the berries as they soften.
- Stir in the gelatin.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the raspberry gelatin mix and stir until completely dissolved.
- Fill and chill the pie.
Pour the cranberry mixture into the baked, cooled pie crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is fully set, before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the pie crust is fully baked and cooled before adding the filling.
- Add the cornstarch gradually while whisking to help prevent lumps.
- Stir frequently while the cranberries cook so the filling does not scorch on the bottom of the saucepan.
- Allow at least 4 hours of chilling time for clean slices; the pie can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
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