Best-Of-Show Cherry Pie

Cherry pie is a classic American dessert that dates back to the early 19th century. It is often associated with summertime and picnics.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 140 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Best-Of-Show Cherry Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Pie crust
• 4 cup Cherries (pitted)
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon Butter (unsalted)
• 1 unit Egg (beaten)
• 1 tablespoon Milk
• 1 tablespoon Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir until well coated.
4. Pour the cherry mixture into the pie crust.
5. Dot the top of the cherries with small pieces of butter.
6. Roll out the second pie crust and cut it into strips.
7. Create a lattice pattern on top of the pie by weaving the strips over and under each other.
8. Trim any excess crust and crimp the edges to seal.
9. In a small bowl, beat the egg with milk to make an egg wash.
10. Brush the egg wash over the lattice crust.
11. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
12. Remove from the oven and let the pie cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
13. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 49g17%

Sugars 27g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.