Description:

Sweet/Tart Dessert

Source:

Teri Shute

Serves/Makes:8 or 9 inch pie plate

Ingredients

• 2 cups (475 ml) fresh whole cranberries
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) scant sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsley chopped pecans
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup (225 ml) sugar
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) shortening, melted
• 1 cup (225 ml) flour
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, melted
• Whipped cream

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees (175 C.).
• Combine cranberries, 1/2 cup (125 ml) scant sugar, and pecans.
• Spread on the bottom of a well greased quiche or pie pan.
• In a large bowl, beat eggs with remaining sugar.
• Add shortening, flour, and butter. Beat well.
• Pour batter over berries and pecan mixture.
• Bake 1 hour.
• Top with whipped cream before serving.

Comments

This is an easy yummy dessert. I make it at Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is very light and not too sweet. It is also very good served as a coffee cake in the morning.