ADVERTISEMENT

Classic Tart Cherry Pie

Classic Tart Cherry Pie
Cook Time
1h 25 min
Yields
8 servings

Try this simple and delicious cherry pie.

ADVERTISEMENT

ingredients

1
pastry, for 10- inch double- crust pie
1
egg, beaten
1
tsp sugar
6
cup cherries, tart, pitted
1 ½
cup sugar
cup cornstarch
1
Tbsp lemon, juice
1
tsp vanilla
ADVERTISEMENT

directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450ºF (230ºC).

Step 2

Filling:

Step 3

Place cherries in large bowl.

Step 4

Whisk together sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla; pour over cherries and stir gently.

Step 5

On lightly floured surface, roll out half of the pastry and fit into 10-inch (23 cm) pie plate; pour in cherry filling.

Step 6

Roll out remaining pastry; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide strips.

Step 7

Weave strips about 1/2-inch (1 cm) apart over filling to form lattice top.

Step 8

Trim pastry to 1/2-inch (1 cm) overhang.

Step 9

Brush some egg under each strip where it meets bottom pastry edge; press to seal.

Step 10

Fold both edges under and crimp.

Step 11

Brush lattice with egg; sprinkle pie with sugar.

Step 12

Bake on baking sheet in bottom third of oven for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Reduce heat to 375ºF (190ºC); bake for 65 to 70 minutes or until pastry is golden and filling is bubbly and thickened.

Step 14

Let cool completely on rack.

Rate Recipe

My rating for Classic Tart Cherry Pie
ADVERTISEMENT