Cranberry-Pecan Pie

 

Serves 6 to 8

• 1 cup sugar
• 1½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup softened butter
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup pecans (or walnuts), chopped
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 9-inch unbaked pastry shell
• Whipped cream, optional

1. In a large bowl cream together the sugar, the flour, and butter.
2. Add eggs, corn syrup, salt, vanilla, orange peel, and nutmeg ; beat until well blended.
3. Stir in nuts and cranberries ; pour into the pastry shell.
4. Bake in a 350F (180C) oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
5. If desired, serve with dollop of whipped cream.

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