Cherry Pie
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Cherry Pie
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This luscious cherry pie serves as an ideal dessert for almost any event.
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Ingredients
- 2 pie crust 9-inch
- 4 cups (750g) fresh cherries pitted and halved
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Juice of half a small lemon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- Brown sugar to sprinkle on top optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
- Grease a 9-inch round pie dish with 1 tablespoon of butter. Line the dish with one of the pie crusts leaving the excess of crust hanging outside the pie dish.
- Fill the pie crust with cherry mixture.
- Use a star cookie cutter to cut star shapes out of the second crust. Lay on top of the pie filling and add the star decorations around the top.
- Seal the edge with the excess of the crust. Press with your fingers or with a fork.
- Brush 1 tablespoon of butter over the crust and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake for 25 minutes in the lowest part of the oven. Move to the middle of the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
Notes
- Choose ripe, plump cherries for the best flavor. Sweet cherries like Bing or Rainier work well for pies, but you can also use tart cherries like Montmorency if you prefer a more tangy flavor.
- Consider using a combination of sweet and tart for the perfect flavor balance.
- Taste your cherries before adding sugar to the filling. Depending on the sweetness of the cherries and your personal preference, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
- Marinate the cherries in the sugar and lemon juice for about 30-60 minutes before continuing with the pie. This pulls out the natural juices from the cherries and makes a richer filling.
- Replace the cornstarch with tapioca flour to thicken the filling. Tapioca flour provides a clearer, more transparent filling and a smoother texture.
- Enhance the flavor of the cherry filling by adding a touch of almond extract, vanilla extract, or a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg. These subtle additions elevate the taste and aroma of the pie.
- Use an egg wash (a beaten egg mixed with a little water or milk) instead of butter before sprinkling with sugar and baking. This gives the pie a beautiful golden color and a shiny finish
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- Choose ripe, plump cherries for the best flavor. Sweet cherries like Bing or Rainier work well for pies, but you can also use tart cherries like Montmorency if you prefer a more tangy flavor. Consider using a combination of sweet and tart for the perfect flavor balance.
- Taste your cherries before adding sugar to the filling. Depending on the sweetness of the cherries and your personal preference, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
- Marinate the cherries in the sugar and lemon juice for about 30-60 minutes before continuing with the pie. This pulls out the natural juices from the cherries and makes a richer filling.
- Replace the cornstarch with tapioca flour to thicken the filling. Tapioca flour provides a clearer, more transparent filling and a smoother texture.
- Enhance the flavor of the cherry filling by adding a touch of almond extract, vanilla extract, or a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg. These subtle additions elevate the taste and aroma of the pie.
- Use an egg wash (a beaten egg mixed with a little water or milk) instead of butter before sprinkling with sugar and baking. This gives the pie a beautiful golden color and a shiny finish.
- Storage - Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days or at room temperature for 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
322kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
196mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
132IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 132IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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