Mini Cranberry Pies

by Charlotte
(New Jersey)

This recipe is so fun to make, and the pies always come out adorable! These are an easier and more impressive take on pie. I make these for my family in the days leading up to Christmas. We sometimes change up the filling. Pecan is delicious too!

(Makes 12 mini pies)

Ingredients:

3/4 cup cranberries

prepared pie dough

2/3 cup water

2/3 cup sugar


Directions:

Roughly chop the cranberries. Set aside. Add the water and sugar to a small saucepan over medium heat. Do not stir. Allow the sugar to dissolve.

When the sugar-water solution is syrupy and the sugar is completely dissolved, stir it into the chopped cranberries.

Roll out the pie dough into a large sheet. Using a circular cookie cutter, cut out 12 rounds. Press the circles into a mini muffin tin. Spoon some of the cranberry mixture into each cup.

If you wish, cut thin strips of pie dough and weave a lattice pattern over your mini pies. Alternately, cut small rounds, press them on top and cut slits.

Bake the pies at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.

Happy Holidays!!