Cherry Pie

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Instructions:

Step 2

Make the crust:

Step 3

Mix flour, salt, and optional sugar. Cut in butter or coconut oil until crumbly. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time until dough comes together. Split in two, wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Prepare the filling:

Step 5

Drain cherries, reserving ¼ to ⅓ cup syrup. In a saucepan, whisk syrup and cornstarch until smooth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened (2–3 min). Add cherries, vanilla, almond extract, and salt. Stir gently and let cool slightly.

Step 6

Assemble the pie:

Step 7

Roll out one crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Add the cherry filling. Top with second crust or a lattice. Crimp edges. Cut slits if using full top crust.

Step 8

Bake:

Step 9

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45–50 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is bubbly. Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.

Step 10

Cool completely to set the filling before slicing.