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Classic Cherry Pie with a Butter Crust
Small holes cut into the top crust give a sneak preview of the filling.
Martha Stewart Living, July 2011 http://www.marthastewart.com/353814/classic-cherry-pie-butter-crust9
- Prep Time 1 hour
- Total Time 3 hours
- Yield Makes one 9-inch pie; Serves 8
Ingredients
- <b>For the filling</b>
- 2 pounds fresh sour (tart) cherries (or drained thawed frozen), pitted (6 cups)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- <b>For the crust</b>
- Pate Brisee Pate Brisee (http://www.marthastewart.com/353815/pate-brisee)
- All-purpose flour, for surface
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for egg wash
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the filling: Toss together cherries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a bowl.
- Make the crust: Roll out 1 disk pate brisee to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Fit dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour in filling; dot top with butter. Refrigerate while making top crust.
- Roll remaining disk pate brisee to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 4 or 5 holes using a 3/4-inch round cookie cutter. Place on top of pie.
- Trim bottom and top crusts to a 1-inch overhang using kitchen shears, and press together to seal around edges. Fold edges under; crimp as desired. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- Brush crust with egg wash. Bake pie on a parchment-lined baking sheet set on the middle rack, with a foil-lined baking sheet on bottom rack to catch juices, until pie is bubbling in center and crust is golden, about 1 hour 45 minutes. Transfer pie to a wire rack, and let cool before serving.
Cook's Note
Pie can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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