Classic Cherry Pie
Classic cherry pie features a tangy-sweet filling made from tart cherries tucked inside a buttery, flaky double crust. The filling is thickened with cornstarch and lightly sweetened to let the fruit flavor come through. Plan for about 1 hour 15 minutes total, including bake time and a cooling period before slicing.
Equipment
- Pie pan
- Rolling pin
- Mixing Bowls
- Pastry brush
- Knife
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour preferably organic
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar granulated
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes
- 6-8 tablespoons ice water
Filling
- 5 cups fresh cherries pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
Egg wash
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- To make the crust, combine flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Add cold butter cubes and work in with a pastry cutter or your hands until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough comes together. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Roll out one dough disc to fit the bottom of your pie pan. Place in pan and trim excess.
- For the filling, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix until cherries are evenly coated.
- Pour filling into prepared crust, dot with butter pieces.
- Roll out the second dough disc, place over filling, trim and crimp edges to seal. Cut slits to vent. Brush with egg wash made from beaten egg and milk.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Allow pie to cool before serving.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips
- For a deeper flavor, try using 1/4 cup almond flour in place of some all-purpose flour in the crust.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the filling for an aromatic twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 317mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 845IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg
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