Cherry Pie

6 servings

60 minutes

Cherry pie is one of the most famous desserts in American cuisine, with roots dating back to colonial times. Its bright, rich flavor results from a harmonious blend of sweet cherries, tender crust, and warm spices. The golden crispy crust hides a juicy, aromatic filling where the sweet-tart cherries are enhanced by cane sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. This pie pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, making it a wonderful ending to a cozy dinner. Due to its versatility and simplicity in preparation, it has become a favorite at family gatherings, picnics, and friendly get-togethers. Each slice carries a story of hospitality and home warmth that embodies the spirit of traditional American treats.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 460.2
• Proteins: 3.7g
• Fats: 21.4g
• Carbohydrates: 63.7g

Ingredients

• Cherry: 500 g
• Cane sugar: 150 g
• Butter: 150 g
• Cornstarch: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 190 g
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Water: 3 tbsp
• Cinnamon: to taste
• Ground cloves: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the dough: mix flour, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, and salt, add 130 g of cold butter and crumble with a fork. Add water one tablespoon at a time, knead by hand until the dough is smooth. Divide into 2 parts: 1/3 and 2/3.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 190 g
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Water: 3 tablespoons

2. Roll the larger part into a disk according to the size of the mold considering the edges, and roll the smaller part 1 cm larger than the mold. This piece of dough can be left round or cut into strips about 1.5 cm wide and woven into a lattice before assembling the pie. Place the larger disk in the mold and the smaller one on a tray or plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes.

3. For the filling: remove the pits from the cherries, place them in a pot, add brown sugar, 20 g of butter, cinnamon, cloves, a pinch of salt, and starch, mix well, and heat over medium heat until boiling. Then reduce the heat and cook for 10-15 minutes, remove from heat, and let cool slightly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry: 500 g
   • Cane sugar: 150 g
   • Butter: 150 g
   • Cinnamon:  to taste
   • Ground cloves:  to taste
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Cornstarch: 2 tablespoons

4. Place the filling in the prepared form, cover with the remaining dough, pinch the edges tightly, trim excess, and bake for 15 minutes at 200 degrees, then another 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees until done.

5. Cool the finished pie and serve with vanilla ice cream.