Description
Cherry Pie With Lattice Crust is a quintessential dessert that captures the essence of summer with its sweet and tart cherry filling nestled beneath a flaky lattice crust. The delightful aroma wafting from the oven invites everyone to indulge in a slice of nostalgia and homemade goodness. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this pie is not just a treat; it’s an experience that brings people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, diced
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, flour, salt, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- For the crust, mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water to form a dough. Chill for at least one hour.
- Roll out half the dough for the base and place it in a pie dish.
- Fill with cherry mixture and roll out remaining dough into strips for lattice top.
- Weave lattice over filling; seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 425°F (220°C) for about 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg