With homemade pie crust, thin slices of cinnamon apples, a layer of cranberries and crumbly pecan topping, this pie will have you reaching for another slice. Recipe courtesy of Spoonful of Flavor.
Combine the flour, sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix briefly to blend. Add the butter and mix on medium-low speed until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal, with the largest butter pieces no larger than small peas. Add the water and mix on low speed just until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Filling
To prepare the pie filling, bring cranberries, orange juice, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until berries have popped and juices have thickened to a jam-like consistency (use a wooden spoon to press berries against the side of the pan to break down). Remove from heat, stir in water and cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan set over medium heat, add apples, cornstarch and remaining sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally with a rubber spatula, until the apples start to turn translucent around the edges and the liquid is thick and glossy, 15 to 20 minutes. (You do not want the apples to cook all the way through.) Cool to room temperature.
Crumble Topping
To make the crumble topping, combine oats, flour, sugars, cinnamon and salt in a food processor. Process until finely ground. Add pecans and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add butter and pulse until a crumbly mixture form.
Final Pie Assembly
To make the pie, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough to create a bottom pie crust. Line a 9 inch pie plate with the crust. Spread cranberry mixture on dough in an even layer. Layer apple mixture on top of cranberries and sprinkle with pecan crumble topping. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the juices start to bubble and the topping is a golden brown.* Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.