Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp corn starch (for cherry mixture)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 2 hours (including chilling time for dough)
- Cooking Time: 45-55 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty, requires attention to detail and proper handling of ingredients)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and melted butter. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough is formed.
- In a small bowl, mix cherries with corn starch to ensure they don't bleed too much during baking.
- Fold in blueberries and cherries into the dough.
- Pour the mixture into a pre-greased pie dish.
- Bake at 375°F for 45-55 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming total of 8 servings)
- Calories: Approximately 450 calories per slice
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 6g
(Note: Nutritional values may vary based on ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- This pie has a sweet and sour flavor profile, with the natural juices of cherries and blueberries adding a fruity tanginess.
- The crust is flaky and buttery, providing a perfect balance to the filling.
- It's a great dessert for any special occasion or family gathering.
User Comments:
- "This pie was amazing! The combination of cherries and blueberries was a unique and delicious treat."
- "The crust was flaky and perfect. The filling was sweet and juicy, just as described."
- "I made this for my family's Thanksgiving dinner and it was a hit! Everyone loved it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use fresh or frozen fruits that are ripe and in season for the best flavor.
- Pitting cherries can be a challenging task; you can either use a cherry pitter tool or buy pre-pitted cherries for convenience.
- When mixing the dough, do not overmix to avoid a tough crust.
- For best results, let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.
