Cranberry Chiffon Pie Filling

Aug 19, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Tahitian Vanilla: Extract Medium

A classic cranberry chiffon pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 30 min

Cook 10 min

Chill 5 hr

Total 5 hr 40 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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1.0fully baked 9-inch pie crust, cooled
2 ¼ tspunflavored gelatin, 1 envelope
¼ cup (60.0 ml)cold water
1.0 cup (245.0 g)cranberry puree, strained
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar, for the fruit base
3.0 (99.0 g)large egg whites
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar, for the meringue
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
⅛ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water and let stand for 5 minutes.
Warm the cranberry puree with the sugar for the base in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat, stir in the gelatin until dissolved, then add the vanilla.
Refrigerate, stirring every 10 minutes, until it thickens to the consistency of raw egg whites, 30 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the egg whites, the sugar for the meringue, and the salt in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water until the mixture reaches 160°F, about 4 minutes. Remove and whip on high speed to stiff, glossy peaks.
Fold the meringue into the thickened base until no streaks remain.
Mound into the crust and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Tahitian (floral, cherry, anise), or Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make cranberry chiffon pie filling?

Plan on 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 5 hours to chill. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store cranberry chiffon pie filling?

Refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A classic cranberry chiffon pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Tahitian vanilla (floral, cherry, anise); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

273 Calories / serving

9.5g Fat

43.8g Carbs

4.0g Protein

26.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2184 cal · 76g fat · 350g carbs · 32g protein · 214g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 273 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 37 min·1.9 mi·~3700 steps
Moderate cycling 28 min·5.6 mi
Swimming laps 38 min
Jogging 27 min·2.3 mi·~4300 steps
Stair climbing 25 min·~2250 steps
Dancing 44 min
Bodyweight circuit training 28 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 63 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.