Cherry Pie IV

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This is the 1999 American Pie Council's National Pie Championship first place winner in the Fruit and Berry Category.

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Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup shortening, chilled

  • ½ cup cold water

  • 1 pinch salt

Filling:

  • 1 ⅛ cups white sugar

  • 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 pounds sour cherries, pitted

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold shortening until pea-sized (you may use the paddle of a stand mixer for this step, or pulse in a food processor, then transfer to a bowl). Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Divide dough in half and shape into balls. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

  2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out half the dough to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place bottom crust in pie plate, loosely cover with plastic, and refrigerate.

  3. Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; add cherries and toss to coat. Let stand for about 10 minutes to draw out the cherry juices.

  4. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Place a baking sheet in the oven to preheat.

  5. Bring cherry filling to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 minute or until the juices thicken and become translucent (filling will thicken further as it cools). Remove from heat and stir in the butter and almond extract. Mix thoroughly and allow to cool to room temperature.

  6. Roll out second crust and cut into lattice strips or decorative shapes. When filling is cool, pour into bottom pie shell. Cover filling with top crust or cutouts and crimp edges.

  7. Reduce oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and place pie on hot baking sheet.

  8. Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 45 to 55 minutes. Let pie cool and set several hours before slicing.

Editor's Note:

You may use 5 1/2 cups frozen or drained, canned sour cherries in place of the fresh cherries.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

532 Calories
28g Fat
69g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 532
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 38g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 231mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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