Cranberry sand cake
Description
The recipe won't take much time. The cranberry shortcrust pie is very simple to make. The sweet dough pairs well with the tart berry, creating an excellent flavor palette. This pie goes well with milk, tea, coffee, or compote. Butter can be replaced with good-quality margarine. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Place the softened butter in a bowl.
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Step 2
Add 100 grams of sugar.
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Step 3
Thoroughly mix the sugar with the butter; you can beat it with a mixer. Add the egg.
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Step 4
Mix the egg with sugar and butter. Add the leavening agent.
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Step 5
Gradually add the flour.
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Step 6
Knead a soft dough. It should not stick to your hands. Divide it into two unequal parts. Send the larger portion to the refrigerator, and the smaller one to the freezer.
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Step 7
While the dough is cooling, prepare the filling for the pie. Wash the cranberries, and puree them with a blender or a meat grinder.
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Step 8
Add sugar to taste.
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Step 9
Add a tablespoon of starch to the cranberries with sugar. Place the bowl on the stove and, stirring gradually, cook the cranberries until thickened. Cool the filling.
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Step 10
Take the dough out of the refrigerator and spread it in the baking pan.
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Step 11
Place the filling on the dough.
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Step 12
Grate the smaller portion of the dough that has frozen well directly onto the cranberries.
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Step 13
Bake the pie in the oven at 175‑180 °C for 35‑40 minutes.
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Step 14
Remove the ready shortcrust cranberry pie from the pan, cool it, and slice it. It can be served at the table.