Easy as Pie

You can put together any of these delicious holiday favorites in 15 minutes or less.

By Jackie Plant and Fraya Berg

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Apple-Cranberry Galette

Cranberries add tangy flavor and a splash of color to traditional apple pie.

Prep time: 15 minutes

Bake time: 40 minutes

Yield: 8 servings

1 refrigerated piecrust

2 1/4 lbs. apples, peeled, cored, and sliced 1/4" thick

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup sugar

2 Tbs. flour

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

Pinch each nutmeg, clove, and ginger

1 egg white, beaten

1 Tbs. sugar

1. Heat oven to 400°F. On lightly floured surface, unfold piecrust and roll into 15" circle. Gently transfer crust to baking sheet.

2. In large bowl, toss together apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, and spices. Place filling in center of piecrust, leaving 2 1/2" border. Fold border over filling. Brush piecrust with egg white, and sprinkle with 1 Tbs. sugar. Bake 40 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Pie can be stored at room temperature overnight. Warm in 350°F oven for 15 minutes before serving.

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