Ultimate Cherry Pie Delight
A classic American dessert with a sweet cherry filling and a crunchy, caramelized crust. Perfect for any occasion!
Equipment
- 1 9-inch pie dish
- 2 Mixing bowls (large and medium-sized)
- 3 Rolling Pin
- 4 Plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- - 330 g flour
- - 200 g fresh butter or 150 ml vegetable oil
- - Pinch of salt
- - 50 g sugar
- - 120 ml cold water
- - 12 ml apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
For the Filling:
- - 700 g cherries pitted
- - 130 g brown sugar
- - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- - Pinch of salt
- - Juice of 1 lemon
For the Top:
- - Milk
- - Sugar
- These ingredients will create the perfect blend of sweet cherry filling and crispy crust for your Cherry Pie!
Instructions
For the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- Cut in the fresh butter (or add the vegetable oil) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix in the cold water and apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar) until the dough comes together.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
For the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pitted cherries, brown sugar, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and lemon juice.
- Stir well to ensure the cherries are evenly coated with the sugar mixture.
- **Assembling the Pie:**
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out half of the dough on a lightly floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour the cherry filling into the dough-lined pie dish.
- Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the top of the pie with milk and sprinkle with sugar for a caramelized finish.
Baking:
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool slightly before serving to let the filling set.
- Enjoy your homemade Ultimate Cherry Pie Delight warm or at room temperature! It's a perfect dessert to share with loved ones.