Cherry Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
Cherry Pie
Description
This Cherry Pie begins with rolling out pastry dough for the bottom crust, which lines a 9-inch pie plate. A homemade cherry filling spreads evenly inside. The top crust is either placed as a whole layer with slits or cut into strips for a lattice design, both methods allowing steam to vent during baking.
After trimming and sealing the edges, an egg wash made of egg and water is brushed on the crust surface and sprinkled with granulated or coarse sugar. Baking on a rimmed sheet helps catch any overflow. Tenting or foiling edges partway through baking prevents overbrowning.
The finished pie presents a golden crust with a sweet, tangy cherry interior that sets upon cooling. It works well as a dessert for spring or summer fruit seasons or holiday occasions.
Ingredients
- pie crust for a 9-inch double-crust pie
- 1 batch cherry pie filling homemade
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- granulated sugar or coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out the bottom pie crust and gently place it into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the homemade cherry pie filling, spreading out evenly into the pie plate.
- Roll out the top crust large enough to cover the pie with a bit of overhang. Gently place the crust over the pie. Trim the edges as needed and/or tuck excess pie crust under, then use your fingers to crimp and seal the edges of the pie. Use a sharp paring knife to cut slits into the top crust.
- Alternatively, you can cut the top crust into strips to create a lattice crust for your pie.
- Whisk together the egg and water. Lightly brush over the top crust. Sprinkle with granulated or coarse sugar.
- Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden. I recommend checking the pie after 20-25 minutes and tenting it with foil if it is getting too golden too early. If only the edges are getting dark, you can gently cover the edges with foil or a pie guard.
- Let cool before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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