How’s Thanksgiving prep going at your house? We’re in full baking mode over here.
BOOM. My brother snapped this picture of me dipping into my 25 pound bag of flour. (I don’t normally buy the huge bags because I hate hauling them home, but remember how I told you that Costco delivers for free now?? So I made someone else haul it. And now I have enough flour to last me through the apocalypse…or at least through Thanksgiving.)
I’ve already made a batch of Aunt Shirley’s Famous Buttery Rolls and froze them for the big day. (I actually made ANOTHER batch of those rolls and flash froze them before the first rise as described on this post. I’m super excited to see if they turn out. If not, at least I have back ups!)
I already made my Make Ahead Turkey Gravy. The turkey is thawing in the fridge. I’m planning to brine it on Wednesday and then make this Sage Butter Roasted Turkey. It’s so good. I cook my turkey in a bag. It always turns out, so why not?? I just posted tons more ideas for What to Make for Thanksgiving, check it out if you need more menu ideas!
I’m bummed that I didn’t get today’s recipe out to you guys sooner, because it’s so perfect for Thanksgiving! I mean, is there anything more gorgeous than cranberries? And it’s a pie, so doubly perfect. But that’s okay, if you’re already done shopping for Thanksgiving you can save this recipe for Christmas. It’s a great holiday pie. My dirty secret: I use a can of cherry pie filling. What can I say guys, the stuff is delicious. (Just make this No Bake Cherry Cream Cheese Pie if you don’t believe me. You will change your mind.)
This pie will also change your mind of course. It’s so good! It’s basically cherry filling mixed with fresh cranberries, and then baked. The pie is sweet but still has those delightful pops of tart cranberry that I love so much. (Cranberry Custard Pie is another favorite holiday pie of mine. I can’t get enough.)
Don’t overwork your pie dough!
The almond glaze on today’s recipe is what gets me though. I’ve never seen glaze on top of a pie before, but why not?? I got the idea from a pie recipe in an old Pillsbury baking pamphlet. I changed it up quite a bit, the first order of business being a homemade crust of course. You don’t HAVE to make a homemade crust, but oh my goodness is it good. I love how pretty the almonds look on top of the slice of pie. They add the perfect crunch. This would be really fun to serve with Sugared Cranberries! It would be so pretty. Happy Thanksgiving week everyone! Enjoy the time with your family! Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram | Twitter One year ago: Apple Crisp, With a Ridiculous Amount of Streusel Two years ago: Two Ingredient Creamy Cranberry Sauce Six years ago: Sour Cream Chocolate Drops More pie-deas! (Get it? Pie-ideas?? I’m hilarious. (eye roll) The Easiest Sugared Cranberries:
Here’s my other favorite cranberry pie: Cranberry Custard Pie. Custard makes everything amazing!
Brown Butter Cranberry Tart « this is a total show stopper.
Here’s the other pie I’ve been obsessing about this week: Crème Brulée Pumpkin Pie! That crackle, you guys!!
More cranberry pies to love!! Cranberry GingerSnap Pie from The View from Great Island Apple Cranberry Pie from A Beautiful Plate Pear Cranberry Pie with Oatmeal Streusel from Noble Pig
