Cherry Pie

simplicity is delicious. i'll leave it at that...


Cherry Pie

what you'll need:

DOUGH:
1 1/2 C flour (all-purpose), plus extra for rolling
16 tbsp unsalted butter - cut into 1/2" cubes, very cold
1 tsp salt
3 tsp sugar
8 tbsp ice water

CHERRY FILLING:
2 C fresh pitted cherries
1/2 C water
1/2 C sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch


what to do:

DOUGH (part 1):
start by placing the cubes of butter into the freezer for ~15 minutes so that they become thoroughly chilled.
in the food processor, combine the flour, salt, and sugar, pulse to mix.
add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal with pea sized chunks of butter.
begin to add the water, 1 tbsp at a time, until the mixture begins to clump together.


remove the dough from the machine and place on a clean flat surface (i.e. wax paper, cookie sheet). i used a cookie sheet bc my counter-tops are tile.
split the dough in half and put one portion in the refrigerator to chill.
sprinkle the second portion with flour (as well as your working surface), roll into a large circle, and carefully shape into the bottom of your pie dish.

CHERRY FILLING:
in a small saucepan on medium heat, cook the cherries in water for 10 minutes.
in a small bowl, mix together the sugar & cornstarch and add the mixture to the cherries.
cook the cherry mixture until thickened (~15 mins).
cool the mixture slightly before pouring into the pie shell.

DOUGH (part 2):
preheat the oven to 350.
remove the first portion of dough from the refrigerator, dust with flour, and roll into a large circle.
using a pizza cutter, slice 1-1 1/2" strips out of the dough.
using a spatula, remove the strips and weave into a lattice on top of the cherry filling.



bake for 35-40 mins or until crust is golden brown.


and enjoy!!