Appleless Apple Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup of white sugar
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 2 cups of frozen cranberries
• 1 cup of orange juice
• 1/2 cup of butter
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Add the frozen cranberries and the orange juice, and stir to combine.
4. Set aside.
5. In a large bowl, mix together the butter, flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
6. Mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. Press half of the mixture into an ungreased 9-inch pie plate.
8. Pour the cranberry mixture into the pie plate.
9. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the pie.
10. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• This pie is a great way to use up cranberries that have been frozen.
• The pie can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or cool with a dollop of whipped cream.
• This pie is a great alternative to traditional apple pie, and perfect for holiday dinners.