Christmas Cranberry Pie with Orange Marmalade Recipe
This Christmas Cranberry Pie with Orange Marmalade is a festive and tangy dessert perfect for the holiday season. Featuring a deep-dish pie crust filled with a luscious mixture of fresh cranberries, orange marmalade, and a gelatin set filling, this pie balances tartness and sweetness beautifully. Topped with fluffy homemade whipped cream and customizable seasonal decorations, it makes a stunning and delicious centerpiece for your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 deep-dish pie crust, frozen
Cranberry Filling
- 0.25 oz package unflavored gelatin
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- ½ cup orange marmalade
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Bake the crust: Follow the package directions to bake the frozen deep-dish pie crust until golden and cooked through. Set aside to cool completely before filling.
- Prepare the cranberry filling: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, 1 cup sugar, orange marmalade, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly and some berries pop, about 8 to 9 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Bloom the gelatin: Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin evenly over ⅓ cup cold water and let it stand for 1 minute. Stir the gelatin mixture into the warm cranberry filling until fully combined.
- Cool the filling: Allow the cranberry mixture to cool at room temperature for 2 hours; it will still be somewhat thin at this point.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the cooled cranberry filling into the baked pie crust, spreading it out evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to thicken and set.
- Make the whipped cream: In a chilled medium bowl, combine heavy cream and 1 tablespoon sugar. Using an electric mixer, whip until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve: Before serving, top the pie generously with the freshly whipped cream and decorate with seasonal candies or sugared cranberries as desired.
Notes
- This pie is tart due to the cranberries; increase sugar by ½ cup if you prefer a sweeter filling.
- Holiday-themed decorations like gummy candy trees or sugared cranberries add festive charm.
- Make ahead tip: Prepare as directed, cover, and refrigerate up to 3 to 4 days. Add whipped cream just before serving for best texture.
- You can use a homemade crust or experiment with graham cracker or gingersnap crusts for a different flavor.
- To prevent crust puffing, prick it with a fork before baking and use parchment paper with pie weights or dry beans during baking, removing them near the end.
Keywords: Christmas pie, cranberry pie, holiday dessert, orange marmalade pie, whipped cream topping, festive pie
