Sour Cherry Pie

Sour cherry pie is a popular dessert in many American households, especially during the summer when sour cherries are in season.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sour Cherry Pie

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Sour cherries
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoon Cold water
• 1 beaten Egg
• 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and unsalted butter. Use your fingers to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add the cold water to the flour mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and roll out one half to fit the bottom of a pie dish.
6. Pour the cherry filling into the pie dish.
7. Roll out the remaining dough and place it on top of the cherry filling.
8. Seal the edges of the pie and cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
9. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
10. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
11. Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 25g

Protein 4g8%

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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.