Description
Sweet, tart cherries nestled in a flaky homemade Cherry Pie crust create a classic dessert that whispers summer memories. Bakers can savor each buttery slice, celebrating seasonal fruit with a golden, crisp lattice top that promises pure nostalgic comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Filling:
- 6 cups (900 grams) fresh cherries
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Pie Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, cold
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ice water
Finishing:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) coarse sugar
Instructions
- Craft two pastry discs using a preferred dough technique, refrigerate to firm the texture and enhance flakiness.
- Heat oven to a precise 400°F, ensuring optimal baking environment for pie transformation.
- Gently unroll first pastry disc and nestle into a 9-inch pie vessel, creating a smooth foundation for the fruity filling.
- Blend fresh cherries with granulated sweetener, powdery cornstarch, citrus essence, aromatic vanilla, and delicate almond extract in a generous mixing bowl.
- Transfer the vibrant cherry mixture into the prepared pastry shell, strategically placing small butter fragments across the surface for rich, creamy undertones.
- Drape the second pastry disc atop the glistening filling, carefully trimming excess edges and creating an elegant crimped border to seal the delectable contents.
- Delicately paint the upper crust with whisked egg, then dust with crystalline sugar for a glistening, caramelized finish.
- Artfully slice subtle venting slits across the pie’s crown, allowing steam to escape and preventing potential structural compromise.
- Position in preheated oven, baking for approximately 45-55 minutes until the crust transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece and the filling erupts in tempting, bubbling waves.
- Permit the pie to gradually cool, allowing flavors to harmonize and settle before presenting this magnificent dessert.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent shrinkage and ensure a flaky, tender crust that melts in your mouth.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the most vibrant flavor, or opt for high-quality frozen cherries during off-season months.
- Adjust sugar levels based on cherry sweetness; taste the filling before baking to balance tartness and sweetness perfectly.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour in the crust for a delightful alternative.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg