Cherry Pie with Oatmeal
12 servings
60 minutes
Cherry pie with oatmeal is a delightful combination of fresh berries and aromatic dough inspired by Greek traditions. Greeks are famous for their desserts, and this pie is a true symbol of warmth and coziness. The tender oatmeal crust adds a light nutty note to the dish, while rum adds zest. The cherry, simmering in sweet pastry, reveals its sweet-sour essence, creating a harmony of flavors. Coconut flakes complete the dessert with a subtle exotic touch. This pie is perfect for a morning cup of coffee or a cozy evening with friends. Hearty, fragrant, with a light crispy crust — it captivates from the first bite and makes you fall in love with Greek cuisine.
1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2
Wash the cherries, dry them, and remove the pits. Mix the melted butter with 200 g of sugar.
- Cherry (sour): 1 kg
- Butter: 300 g
- Sugar: 250 g
3
Break in one egg at a time, add zest and vanillin. Mix 250 g of oatmeal with flour, baking powder, and rum, and add one tablespoon to the egg mixture.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Vanillin: to taste
- Rolled oats: 275 g
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Baking powder (raising agent): 1 teaspoon
- Rum: 50 ml
4
Place the prepared dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and greased with oil.
5
Flatten the dough and evenly spread the berries. Sprinkle the surface of the pie with oats mixed with sugar.
- Rolled oats: 275 g
- Sugar: 250 g
6
Bake the pie for about 40 minutes.
7
Sprinkle the finished pie with coconut flakes.
- Desiccated coconut: 50 g
