Caramel Apple Cran Cherry Pie

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This recipe comes from better homes and gardens simply delicious" november 2012 issue p. 166"

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Steps

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If you are home-making your crust , reserve 1 / 3 of it for the decorative top.

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If you plan on using a frozen crust , just buy two crusts and roll out the second to cut out cute shapes.

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For the cran-cherry compote: in a small sauce pan , mix all ingredients with a pinch of salt and cook over medium heat until the cherries just begin to burst.

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Be sure to stir occasionally.

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When cranberries begin to burst , stir in the cherries and take the pan off the heat to cool.

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For the caramel apple filling: in a large bowl , toss apples , lemon juice , and lemon peel to coat apples.

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In a small bowl , mix brown sugar , flour , cinnamon , and 1 / 2 teaspoons salt.

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Pour flour mixture over apples and toss to coat.

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In a large pot on medium heat , melt the butter and add the apple mixture.

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Cook about 5 minutes stirring the pot frequently.

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Add the whipping cream and vanilla.

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Continue cooking , stirring often , until juices thicken and apples are tender.

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Remove from heat , and cool completely.

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Ingredients

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fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange peel, sweet cherries, tart baking apples, lemon juice, lemon peel, dark brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter, whipping cream, vanilla bean paste, egg, water, coarse sugar