Best 9 Meringue Cranberry Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable Meringue Cranberry Pie, a culinary masterpiece that combines the vibrant tanginess of cranberries with the ethereal lightness of meringue. This pie is a perfect balance of sweet and tart, with a flaky crust that crumbles perfectly in every bite. The cranberry filling is bursting with juicy, ruby-red berries, while the meringue topping is a cloud of delicate sweetness that melts in your mouth.

Our collection of recipes offers a variety of meringue cranberry pies, each with its own unique twist. From the classic lattice-top pie to the rustic free-form tart, there's a recipe for every skill level and preference. We'll guide you through the process of making the perfect pie crust, whether you prefer a traditional butter crust or a gluten-free alternative. You'll also learn how to create a luscious cranberry filling that's bursting with flavor, and how to achieve the perfect meringue topping, whether you prefer a crisp and golden crust or a soft and fluffy cloud.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our recipes will empower you to create a stunning and delicious meringue cranberry pie that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MILE-HIGH CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



Mile-High Cranberry Meringue Pie image

Your holiday crowd will be blown away when they see this pie with towering meringue on top. Let it sit in your refrigerator for at least four hours for best results. -Marcia Whitney, Gainesville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large eggs, separated
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2-1/4 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Let egg whites stand 30 minutes at room temperature., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate 30 minutes. , Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 15-20 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove foil and weights; bake 3-6 minutes longer or until bottom is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°., In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, 1-1/2 cups sugar and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until berries stop popping, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, flour and salt until blended. Gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of hot cranberry liquid; return all to saucepan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla., For meringue, beat egg whites with cream of tartar and remaining vanilla on medium speed until foamy. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until stiff glossy peaks form. Transfer hot filling to pastry. Spread meringue evenly over hot filling, sealing to edge of pastry. Bake 25-30 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



Cranberry Meringue Pie image

Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     project, sauces and gravies, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups fine graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups frozen cranberries
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
8 large egg yolks
3 1/4 cups frozen cranberries (1 bag)
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
4 large egg whites
Pinch salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries

Steps:

  • To make the crust, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together the crumbs, butter and sugar. Scrape into a 9-inch glass pie plate and press evenly across the bottom and sides. Bake until the crust just begins to brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • To make the curd, put the cranberries and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Heat until the cranberries pop, about 5 minutes. Purée in a food processor and strain through a sieve. Return to the pan, add the butter and sugar and heat until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.
  • Whisk the yolks until smooth. Very slowly whisk in the hot cranberry mixture. Return mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens a bit, about 5 minutes. (Do not allow to boil, or the eggs will scramble.) Set aside.
  • To make the filling, place the cranberries, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Boil just until the sugar melts. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Position a rack in the top third of the oven. Have the curd and filling very hot. (Reheat the curd gently, stirring, to avoid scrambling the eggs.)
  • To make the meringue, put the cornstarch and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small saucepan. Stir in 1/3 cup water. Place over medium heat and stir until the mixture boils and becomes translucent. Set aside. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until fluffy. Slowly add remaining sugar. Reduce speed to medium and add cornstarch mixture a tablespoon at a time. Beat just until meringue is glossy and holds stiff peaks. (Do not overbeat.) Fold in the dried cranberries.
  • Pour off any liquid from the filling and spread it in the pie shell. Top it with the cranberry curd. Add the meringue, covering the filling completely and making little decorative peaks. Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake until meringue peaks are nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool before serving or refrigerating.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 609, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 96 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 148 milligrams, Sugar 81 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



Cranberry Meringue Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups fine vanilla wafer cookie crumbs (from about 40 cookies)
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 cups Brandied Cranberry Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
3 large egg whites, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon fine salt
6 cups fresh cranberries
3 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cups brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the crust: Toss the cookie crumbs with the melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined. Press into a 9-inch pie plate and bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely before filling.
  • For the filling: Put 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl and sprinkle the gelatin evenly over the top. Let stand 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the Brandied Cranberry Sauce, sugar and lime zest in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the gelatin mixture and orange juice; set aside to cool slightly, about 15 minutes. Pour the filling into the prepared crust and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.
  • For the meringue topping: Once the pie is set, put the egg whites, sugar and salt in a heatproof bowl set over, not in, a saucepan of simmering water. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the egg whites are foamy and warm to the touch. Remove from the heat, and whip in a stand mixer on medium-high to stiff, glossy peaks.
  • To assemble the pie: Spread the meringue over the top of the set filling. Using a kitchen torch, brown the meringue all over. Slice and serve.
  • Combine the cranberries, sugar and brandy in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and some of the cranberries have burst, about 20 minutes. Use right away or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



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"This sweet-tart cranberry pie is simply mouthwatering and a nice change for the holidays from the typical apple and pumpkin pies."Tina Dierking, Showhegan, Maine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
MERINGUE:
4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped. , In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries and next seven ingredients. Let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Keep warm., In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon warm filling into pastry shell. , Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to crust. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 hour. Chill, covered, for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MERINGUE CRANBERRY PIE



Meringue Cranberry Pie image

Folks who favor the tartness of cranberries will fall for this pretty pie. The crimson berries look so beautiful under the airy meringue topping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 in.)
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
4 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
MERINGUE:
4 large egg whites, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolks, flour and salt. Remove cranberry mixture from the heat; stir a small amount into egg mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and extract. Pour into crust., For meringue, in a large bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to crust., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour; refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 130mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 86g carbohydrate (66g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



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Make and share this Cranberry Meringue Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Heather N.

Categories     Pie

Time 4h

Yield 1 pie, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup white whole wheat flour (see Tip) or 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 (12 ounce) bag cranberries (fresh or frozen-thawed)
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
3 large eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Coat a 9-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
  • To prepare crust: Stir flour, 1/2 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Stir in oil and butter with a fork until well blended and crumbly (it should look like wet sand). Using the back of a spoon, firmly press the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Bake the crust until it just begins to brown, about 20 minutes. (Keep the oven on for Step 4.).
  • To prepare filling: Meanwhile, combine cranberries and orange juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until all the cranberries are beginning to break down, 5 to 6 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the juice. Whisk 3/4 cup sugar into the juice until combined. Whisk in whole egg and 3 egg yolks. Return the cranberry mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly and vigorously, until it thickens and just starts to bubble as you are stirring, 4 to 5 minutes. Pour the warm filling into the warm crust. Set aside while you prepare the meringue topping.
  • To prepare topping: Beat the 3 egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until frothy. Add cream of tartar and pinch of salt and beat at high speed until soft peaks form. Very slowly add 1/3 cup sugar, beating constantly, until the mixture holds stiff, shiny peaks. Beat in vanilla. Spoon the meringue over the filling, then gently spread to the edges of the crust. Make peaks in the meringue with the back of a spoon or a small off-set spatula. Bake until the top is lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool the pie on a wire rack to room temperature, at least 3 hours, before serving.
  • TIPS & NOTES: Bake with white whole-wheat flour, made from a special variety of white wheat, and whole-wheat pastry flour, milled from soft wheat and containing less gluten. Both provide the nutritional benefits of whole grains. Find them in large supermarkets, natural-foods stores and online at bobsredmill.com and kingarthurflour.com. Store in the freezer.

CRANBERRY CUSTARD MERINGUE PIE



Cranberry Custard Meringue Pie image

I love to serve this pie around the holidays while my family is around. My grandchildren call it the red colored pie with the fluff topping.-Lee Bremson, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs, separated
Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1-3/4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1-1/4 cups plus 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup water
Dash salt
Dash ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup cornstarch, divided
1/4 cup orange juice
2 cups 2% milk, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Line pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, 1/2 cup sugar, water, salt and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until berries pop, about 15 minutes. Combine 4 teaspoons cornstarch and orange juice until smooth; stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; set aside., In another small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup sugar and 1-3/4 cups milk until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, combine the remaining cornstarch and milk. Whisk in egg yolks until blended. Add a small amount of hot milk mixture; return all to the pan, whisking constantly. , Whisk vigorously over medium heat as mixture begins to thicken (mixture will become very thick). Bring to a boil; whisk 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; whisk in butter and vanilla. Transfer custard to crust; spread evenly with reserved cranberry mixture., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread meringue over hot filling, sealing edges to crust., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY-LEMON MERINGUE PIE



Cranberry-Lemon Meringue Pie image

My daughter Eliana came up with the idea for this pie one morning when she woke up early to bake. She combined the way she and I make fresh black raspberry cobbler in the summer with other recipes for cranberry sauce and lemon meringue pie. The color is absolutely beautiful, and the flavors are smooth and delicious. One of her best friends says it's the best pie she's ever had. -Sonia Buhrer-Bowen, Carroll, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Pastry for single-crust pie
3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
3 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll crust to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge., Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice., Bake 8-10 minutes or until bottom is lightly browned. Remove foil and weights; bake 4-6 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°., In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until berries pop, stirring occasionally. Stir in tapioca and lemon peel. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Process half of the cranberry mixture in a food processor until smooth. Return to pan., In a small bowl, whisk a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, whisking constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla., For meringue, in a large bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Beat in vanilla., Transfer hot filling to crust. Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to edge of crust. Bake 15-18 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool 1 hour on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY MERINGUE PIE



Cranberry Meringue Pie image

This is as pretty as it is good! Very festive for the holidays or any day that you feel festive! This is from Taste of Home, and it was tested using half sugar and half sugar substitute(they used Splenda).The times do not include cooling or chilling times called for. If you aren't a meringue fan, try using whipped cream instead.

Provided by FLUFFSTER

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package cranberries, fresh (or frozen, thawed)
1 cup orange juice
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
sugar substitute equivalent to 3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1 pastry shells, baked (9 inches)

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a food processor; cover and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries and next seven ingredients. Let stand for 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Keep warm.
  • Meringue:.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Spoon warm filling into pastry shell.
  • Spread meringue evenly over filling, sealing to crust. Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool for 1 hour. Chill, covered, for at least 4 hours.

Tips:

  • To make the perfect meringue, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Then, gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.
  • If you don't have a pastry bag, you can spoon the meringue onto the pie crust. Just be sure to spread it evenly.
  • To get a golden brown meringue, use a kitchen torch to brown the top of the pie before serving.
  • For a more festive look, decorate the pie with fresh cranberries before serving.
  • If you have leftover meringue, you can use it to make meringue cookies or meringues nests.

Conclusion:

This meringue cranberry pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tart cranberries complement the creamy meringue perfectly, and the flaky pie crust adds a delicious crunch. This pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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