Description
A timeless, buttery crust filled with juicy sweet cherries, just the right amount of sugar, and a hint of lemon for balance. This easy-to-make dessert captures the warmth of traditional family cooking, perfect for holidays and cherished gatherings.
Ingredients
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup ice water
2 pounds fresh or frozen sweet cherries (pitted)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a large bowl, whisk 2 ½ cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Add chilled cubed butter, and use a pastry cutter to blend until crumbly
Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into two discs, wrap in plastic, and chill 30 minutes
Meanwhile, pit cherries and combine with ¾ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, vanilla, and optional cinnamon in a large bowl
Roll out one dough disc into a circle, press into a 9-inch pie dish, and trim edges
Add cherry filling and dot with butter. Roll out second dough disc and place over filling or use as lattice topping
Brush with water and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Chill crust and filling for 15 minutes
Bake 55-65 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling bubbles
Notes
Use cold butter and water for optimal flakiness
Adjust sugar for frozen cherries, as they release more moisture
Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg