Cranberry Pie II

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar, cornstarch, cranberries, orange zest, nutmeg and cinnamon.
3. Pour the cranberry mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
4. Dot the top of the filling with the butter.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Interesting Facts

• Cranberries are a type of evergreen shrub native to North America.
• Cranberries are high in antioxidants and Vitamin C.
• Cranberry Pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dessert.