JUICY CHERRY PIE

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Lucky you! Tart, or sour, cherry season is in the heart of summer. Choose fresh tart cherries that are bright in color, shiny and plump. They should feel relatively firm when pressed lightly. -Karen Berner, New Canaan, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/3 cup shortening
6 to 10 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
5 cups fresh tart cherries, pitted
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
SUGAR TOPPING:
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. For filling, place cherries in a large bowl; drizzle with lemon juice and almond extract. In a small bowl, mix sugar, flour and cinnamon. Sprinkle over cherries and toss gently to coat., On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 dough portion into a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust even with rim. Add filling., Roll remaining dough into a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut out stars or other shapes using cookie cutters. Place top crust over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. If desired, decorate top with cutouts., Bake 40 minutes. For topping, brush top of pie with milk; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 15-20 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 24g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Munwar Palari
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This cherry pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Tony Marion
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I made this cherry pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


PatrickThomas Mwanza
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This cherry pie is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the cherries are bursting with flavor.


Rana Zulfi
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I was looking for a cherry pie recipe that wasn't too difficult and this one fit the bill. It turned out great!


Shawon Mollah
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This cherry pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love that I can use fresh or frozen cherries.


marco arevalo
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I've made this cherry pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Danielle Bush
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I'm not a big fan of cherry pie, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so good!


Rambabu Sah
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This cherry pie is the best I've ever had. The crust is flaky and the filling is perfectly sweet and tart.


Saba Naz
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I love this cherry pie recipe! It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.


Lucky L
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This recipe is easy to follow and the pie turned out great! I'm so glad I tried it.


Xavier Rumble
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The cherry pie was a success! My friends and family loved it.


Waseem mughal Waseem mughal
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This pie was delicious! The crust was perfect and the filling was sweet and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.


Tamara Evans
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I've tried many cherry pie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crust is so flaky and the filling is bursting with cherry flavor. I highly recommend this recipe!


SHELTONMARWEYI SHELTONMARWEYI
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This cherry pie was a hit with my family! The filling was perfectly sweet and tart, and the lattice crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.