Ina Garten Easy Cherry Pie Recipe
You must try this Ina Garten Easy Cherry Pie Recipe. It is a classic dessert. Everyone loves a good fruit pie.v
Ingredients
- 4 cups of fresh pitted cherries.
- 1 cup of granulated white sugar.
- 1/4 cup of cornstarch for thickening.
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
- 1/2 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- 2 pre-made refrigerated pie crusts.
- 1 tablespoon of cold unsalted butter.
- 1 egg beaten with water.
- A pinch of kosher salt.
Instructions
Prepare the Oven
- Turn your oven to 400°F. Let it get very hot first.
Make the Cherry Filling
- Put cherries in a big bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Mix in lemon juice and vanilla. Stir everything gently with a spoon.
Prepare the Bottom Crust
- Roll out one pie dough circle. Place it into your pie dish. Press it against the bottom and sides.
Fill the Pie
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust. Spread the cherries out evenly. Dot the top with small butter pieces.
Add the Top Crust
- Place the second dough circle on top. You can make a lattice pattern. Or just cover the whole top.
Seal the Edges
- Pinch the dough edges together tightly. This keeps the yummy juice inside. Cut small slits if using a full top.
Add the Egg Wash
- Brush the top with the egg mixture. This makes the crust look shiny. Sprinkle a little sugar on top too.
Bake the Pie
- Put the dish on a baking sheet. Bake for about 45 to 50 minutes. The crust should be golden brown.
Cool the Pie
- Take it out of the oven. Let it cool for two hours. This helps the filling set well.
Notes
- Use cold butter for a flakier crust.
- Pit your cherries over a bowl. This saves all the sweet juice.
- Add extra lemon zest for a bright flavor.
- Do not overmix the cherry filling.
- Place a tray under the pie dish. It catches any sticky juice spills.
- Wait to slice the pie until cool. The filling stays inside better.