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
- 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.
- 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.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Mix until well combined.
- 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.
- Pour the cherry filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the remaining dough and cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
- Brush the lattice and edges of the pie crust with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake the pie for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
