Cranberry-Apple Pie III

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the apples and cranberries and toss to coat.
3. Line the bottom of a 9 inch pastry-lined pie plate with the fruit mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust, seal and crimp edges.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Cranberries are a member of the same family as blueberries, huckleberries, and lingonberries.
• Cranberries are native to North America and have been harvested for centuries.
• Cranberries are high in antioxidants, which can help protect cells from damage.