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Best Cherry Pie

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The Best Cherry Pie is a classic dessert featuring a golden, flaky crust and a vibrant, tart-sweet cherry filling. Ideal for holidays, picnics, or cozy weekends, this pie is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water
  • 5 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust based on cherry sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms. Divide into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  3. In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Let cool.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Roll out one dough disc and line a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges.
  6. Pour cooled cherry filling into crust.
  7. Roll out second dough disc and cut into strips for a lattice top or use whole with slits for steam.
  8. Brush top with egg wash for a golden crust.
  9. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbling.
  10. Cool for several hours before slicing to allow filling to set.

Notes

  • Use tart cherries for a traditional flavor or sweet cherries with less added sugar.
  • Let the pie cool fully to prevent a runny filling.
  • Blind bake the bottom crust briefly to prevent sogginess.
  • Store at room temperature up to 2 days, or refrigerate up to 4 days.
  • Freeze whole or sliced pie for up to 3 months. Reheat before serving.

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