How do I bake a cherry pie thats as sweet as grandmas love?

Unleash your inner pastry chef and fill your home with the aroma of nostalgia! Follow our beloved family recipe to bake a cherry pie that will transport you back to the cherished moments spent in grandma's kitchen.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake a cherry pie thats as sweet as grandmas love. Items include: cherry flour sugar butter cornstarch salt lemon juice

cherry 4 cups (pitted)
flour 2 ½ cups
sugar 1 tablespoon (for the crust), 1 cup (for the filling)
butter 1 cup (cold and unsalted)
cornstarch ¼ cup
salt Pinch
lemon juice 1 tablespoon

Take note
Handle hot items with caution to avoid burns. Make sure to pit the cherries properly before using in the recipe.

1

Prepare the Crust

Start by making the pie crust. In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cut 1 cup of cold unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ¼ to ½ cup of ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

2

Prepare the Filling

While the dough chills, let's prepare the cherry filling. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups of fresh pitted cherries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, ¼ cup of cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Stir until the cherries are well coated and the sugar has dissolved. Let the filling sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

3

Roll out the Dough

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Take one of the chilled dough disks and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a circle large enough to fit your pie dish. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to the dish, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.

4

Fill and Cover the Pie

Pour the cherry filling into the prepared pie crust. Dot the top of the filling with 2 tablespoons of cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Take the second chilled dough disk and roll it out into another circle. You can either place the whole circle on top of the filling or cut it into strips to create a lattice pattern. Press the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal.

5

Bake and Enjoy

Place the assembled pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is thick and bubbly. Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and savor each bite of that sweet, grandma-approved cherry pie!