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Published 09:44 IST, December 4th 2019

Christmas Delicacy: Here are 2 best Christmas pie recipes to try this year

Christmas is one of the most- awaited days of the year. People cook different kinds of food, including pies. Here are a few Christmas pie recipes to try.

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Holiday parties, family get-togethers, and the occasional neighbourhood cookie exchange complete the holidays. If you would like to choose a traditional sweet that will feed a crowd, here's a recipe that is always preferred-

The best Christmas pie recipe:

CANDY CANE PIE

Ingredients

  • 24 large marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 6 drops peppermint extract
  • 6 drops red food coloring
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon crushed peppermint candy, divided
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • 1 chocolate crumb crust (8 inches)

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Instructions

  • Combine marshmallows and milk over low heat in a large casserole. Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and the marshmallows are melted. Take off the heat.
  • Add cinnamon, salt, extract of peppermint and colouring to the milk. Stir constantly for 30 minutes. Remove 2 spoonfuls of crushed sweet and fold in whipped cream.
  • Sprinkle in the crust. Cover, refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with the remaining candy just before serving.

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WALNUT CRANBERRY PIE

Ingredients

  • Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  •  2 tablespoons butter

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Instructions

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust; trim to 1 in. beyond the plate's edge. Set aside the remainder of the pastry until ready to fill.
  • Combine the cornstarch and water in a large saucepan until smooth. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and lemon zest over moderate heat, bring to a boil. Add cranberries and raisins; cook and mix until the berries pop for 4-6 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and walnuts. It's completely cool. Sprinkle in the crust.
  • Roll out the rest of the pastry; make a decorative crust or lattice. Seals or edges of the flute. Bake for 30-40 minutes at 425 ° or until bubbly filling and golden brown crust. Cool on the rack of a thread.

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Updated 18:54 IST, December 4th 2019