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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar, more for dusting the crust
- 3 tablespoons Lyle’s Golden Syrup
- 1 packed tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- Egg wash (1 egg lightly beaten with a little water or milk)
- Special equipment: pastry brush, 9-inch pie plate, pastry wheel
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 5 tablespoons ice cold water
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