Delicious and Festive Holiday Cherry Pie

Impress your friends and family this holiday season with a scrumptious and eye-catching Holiday Cherry Pie. This classic American dessert is bursting with juicy cherries and wrapped in a flaky pie crust. It will be the centerpiece of any holiday table and is sure to leave your loved ones wanting more. Follow this easy recipe to create a pie that is as delightful to taste as it is beautiful to look at.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 4 cups pitted cherries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon butter, for topping
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
5. Roll out the refrigerated dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish. Transfer the dough to the pie dish, trimming any excess.
6. Pour the cherry filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
8. Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
9. Brush the lattice and edges of the pie crust with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
10. Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
11. Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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