Hopefully you have a bag of cranberries leftover.
I try to buy extra bags of cranberries to put in the freezer, and this dessert proves that it's a good thing.
This darling, favorite, wintry chickadee teacup came from a dear friend several years ago. Whenever I use gifts from friends, they are thought of and prayed for. Cranberry orange tea is in my teacup, and a perfect accompaniment for the dessert. Pine cones with a mini strand of timered lights are in a very old wooden bowl I bought when my mom and I were thrifting years ago.
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More chickadees are hanging around in my house and outside at my bird feeders.
Isn't this chickadee towel the cutest gift? Chickadees are my favorite with their sweet song and how cute they are.
Some dear online blogging friends are reading this book for this year. It is a beautiful, peaceful book.
This is a quick and easy dessert. You could serve it with ice cream, whipped cream, creme fraiche, or plain like I did.
Yield: adaptable
Nantucket Cranberry Pie
This recipe is called a pie, but is actually a cake, and it is so easy to put together. It is sweet and tart, and the perfect ending to a meal, but could also be used for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- Chopped cranberries to measure 2 cups (I did a quick chop in my mini chopper)
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In the bottom of a 10" pie plate or a springform pan, place the chopped cranberries, walnuts and 1/2 cup sugar.
- Mix eggs, melted butter, 1 cup sugar, flour and almond extract. Stir until smooth.
- Pour over the cranberry-walnut-sugar mixture and bake for 40 minutes.
Notes
I think I would try some orange zest the next time in the batter.
Harper and Hayden didn't have school last Monday, and I went to be with them while their parents worked. We decorated this cute mushroom gingerbread house kit that I had bought, we went to the Dollar Tree, had lunch at the Taco Joint (yes, that's the name!), and had the best time together.
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The recipe sounds yummy! I love cranberries and grew up near where the Ocean Spray company started. We used to go to the cranberry bogs to catch bullfrogs when I was a kid. I wouldn't touch one now, though. Lol! I was a little Tomboy :)
ReplyDeleteLove your Chickadee cup and towel. Chickadees are such a sweet little bird. The book looks like something I would love.
Nice to see your pretty living room.
Sounds like a special day with your two sweet little grand-girls. You're such a fun Grandma. Hope you have a good week. xx
That recipe sounds yummy! Funny but I don't think I've ever seen that on any menu around here... even on Nantucket. We used to visit the Ocean Spray bogs each summer when we were on Cape Cod and I thought I had tried most cranberry recipes out there. We'll have to add this one to our list.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Kitty, I’d love a slice of cranberry pie/cake to go with my tea this morning! It looks so good and easy, I bet orange zest would be a great addition too. I love chickadees too and am so glad you’re enjoying your teacup. Your towel and sign are adorable! Harper and Hayden are the cutest, I know they must enjoy spending time with you. We’re dipping back down in the 20s, I hope you’re staying warm and cozy. ♥
ReplyDeleteOh how delicious this recipe looks and sounds. I do love cranberries! All your chickadees are delightful...such a pretty towel too. Those sweet granddaughters of yours are growing so quickly. No doubt they enjoyed putting together the cute gingerbread craft with you. Thanks for starting my week with a smile. XO
ReplyDeleteKitty, I noticed your photo shows the cranberry-nut layer on top of the cake. Did you just flip it over onto a plate before cutting to serve? Just curious.
ReplyDeleteGingerbread project came out great - girls are growing like crazy! Sending hugs - stay warm!
What a fun time with the girls. The pie sounds so yummy and looks pretty to serve. Love your sweet gifted tea cup. Have a great start to the new week. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeleteYummy Kitty and yes I do have a bag of cranberries in the freezer as we speak so this will be a no brainer for me to make for my ladies Bible study. Love your Psalms devotion book and how sweet are Hayden and Harper? What fun you must of had with them at the Taco Joint. Sounds interesting to me. I love Taco John's but it appears they are slowly going out of business and I love their Taco burger. Guess I have to make my own....which somehow never tastes quite the same. Love the tea cup and chickadees. Enjoy your week! Hugs
ReplyDeleteHello Kitty, thank you for the recipe. I do love cranberries.
ReplyDeleteI love the time you spent with your girls, I love the smiles.
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Cranberries are my newest weakness. I could eat them all day. Thanks for sharing another way to do just that! The girls are adorable. You're so lucky to be able to spend so much time with them. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to use up the cranberries, and I can think of other fruits too that would be nice. I agree a bit of lemon or orange zest would be yummy. How special that you got to enjoy that time with your grandbabies! The Taco Joint sounds yummy! Many Happy New Year blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely winter tea vignette! The cranberry pie/cake is the perfect accompaniment to your tea.
ReplyDeleteAny interesting finds at the Dollar Tree?
What a cozy winter tea vignette with that yummy cranberry cake. Cranberries are so refreshing and I love their tartness mixed with sweet. The festive fungi gingerbread kit came out great! A nice way to spend the day with your adorable granddaughters too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day that was with the grands! Your pie also looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty! I love the chickadee cup, it is adorable. When we were in Nantucket, we saw the bogs. It is amazing how they harvest cranberries. The pie looks delicious and I love the taste of cranberries! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI had my very first cranberry pie this past Thanksgiving. I loved it so much more than I thought I would, too. TY for sharing this recipe. We always have dried cranberries in the fridge cuz we both love them all year - I make cranberry orange baking - so it is a true fav. May have to try your pie recipe!! And H and H are soooo adorable. Gracious they're growing too fast.
ReplyDeleteYour cranberry pie looks so good and it seems easy to make. I love your teacup and it's so special spending time with the grandkids. I hope you are having a nice week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteI love your chickadee teacup! How cute! I also enjoyed all your chickadees in your home. I find chickadees to be such sweet birds. I just read that they are very intelligent.
ReplyDeleteWe love cranberries, so this will be a recipe I will enjoy trying. Thank you!
How fun to spend time with your little ones. That kit they made looked adorable. Good job!
Have a wonderful week!
What mouthwatering pie!!! Beautiful towel too. That gorgeous teacup is unique!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me wish I did have another bag of cranberries in the freezer! I'm going to pin it for future reference :)
ReplyDeleteThe pie looks so amazing. I always want to sit down with you and enjoy! What a fun time with the grands. The Taco Joint sounds like a place I would love too. That is such a fun gingerbread house! Have a Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteKitty, love seeing all the chickadees! I bought a MKC beaded chickadee pillow on the after Christmas sale. It's brightening my kitchen sitting room. Chickadees are some of my favorites. I've been nibbling on a delicious cranberry bread/cake a friend brought over yesterday. It's a perfect treat with tea or coffee. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour chickadee towel looks very cute
ReplyDeleteThe pie looks delicious.
Sweet photographs of Harper and Hayden.
Enjoy your January days.
All the best Jan
I love your chickadees. And that pie sounds fantastic!
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