The Perfect Sour Cherry Pie Recipe

This recipe will guide you through making the perfect sour cherry pie from scratch. The filling is made with fresh sour cherries and a sweet and tart combination of sugar and lemon juice. The flaky and buttery crust adds the perfect texture to this delicious summer dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Stir until well combined and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add the ice water to the flour mixture, mixing with a fork until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disc. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie dish and trim any excess overhang.
6. Pour the cherry filling into the prepared pie dish.
7. Roll out the second disc of dough and cut it into strips for a lattice crust or create a decorative pie crust design of your choice. Place the strips or designs over the cherry filling.
8. Brush the crust with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
9. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
10. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

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