Cranberry Cornucopia

Celebrate the season with this stunning and delicious *Cranberry Cornucopia*, a show-stopping dessert that doubles as a holiday centerpiece. This recipe combines tart fresh cranberries and sweet, crisp Granny Smith apples with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delectable fruit filling that's perfectly nestled inside a flaky, golden puff pastry shell shaped like a cornucopia. With an easy homemade filling and an eye-catching presentation, this dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering. The step-by-step guide ensures you’ll achieve the perfect pastry structure, while an optional dusting of powdered sugar adds a delicate, snowy finish. Whether you’re entertaining family or impressing friends, this creative holiday recipe promises to bring flavor and flair to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Fresh cranberries
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples
• 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cups Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 0.25 cups Water
• 2 whole Puff pastry sheets
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoons Milk
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
• 1 roll Aluminum foil or parchment paper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Core and dice the Granny Smith apples into small cubes. Leave the peel on for added texture, if desired.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and water.

Step 4

Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens, approximately 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Step 5

On a floured surface, roll out one puff pastry sheet to smoothen any creases.

Step 6

To create the cornucopia shape, form a cone out of aluminum foil and cover it with parchment paper. This will serve as a mold.

Step 7

Cut the puff pastry into long strips, about 1 inch wide each.

Step 8

Carefully wrap the strips around the aluminum foil cone, starting at the pointed tip and overlapping slightly as you work your way down. Ensure there are no gaps.

Step 9

Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet if needed to fully cover the mold. Trim excess pastry at the base if necessary.

Step 10

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the outside of the puff pastry generously with the egg wash for a golden color.

Step 11

Place the puff pastry-wrapped cone on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown. Allow it to cool completely before handling.

Step 13

Once cooled, gently remove the aluminum foil and parchment paper from inside the pastry cone.

Step 14

Fill the cooled pastry cornucopia with the cranberry-apple filling. Dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired.

Step 15

Serve immediately as a centerpiece dessert, allowing diners to scoop out the filling and enjoy the flaky crust.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2115.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4075.9

Total Fat 190.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 220.9mg	0%
Sodium 2345.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 581.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.4g	0%
Total Sugars 262.7g
Protein 44.5g	0%

Vitamin D 60.3IU	0%
Calcium 235.2mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 1351.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 4.2%

Carbs: 55.2%