Ingredients and Weight: * Pie crust: * All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g) * Salt: 1/2 teaspoon * Unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes: 1 cup (225g) * Ice water: 1/4-1/2 cup * Cherry filling: * Sweet cherries, pitted: 5 pounds (2.25kg) * Sugar: 2 cups (400g) * Cornstarch: 1/4 cup (30g) * Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons * Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon * Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon * Egg wash: * Egg: 1 * Water: 1 tablespoon
Preparation Time: * 30 minutes
Cooking Time: * 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: * 3/5 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps: 1. For the pie crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add butter and use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut butter into flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough just comes together. Form dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2. For the cherry filling: Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Toss to coat. 3. Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide dough in half. Roll out one half and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour in cherry filling. Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips. Weave strips over filling to create a lattice crust. Crimp edges. 4. Brush the crust with egg wash. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling. 5. Let cool completely before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving): * Calories: 420 * Fat: 18g * Carbohydrates: 58g * Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics: * Flaky, buttery crust * Sweet and tangy cherry filling * Lattice crust for a classic touch
User Comments: * "This is the best cherry pie I've ever had!" * "The lattice crust is so beautiful and the filling is bursting with flavor." * "I love that this pie is not overly sweet."
Special Precautions and Tips: * To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking. * Use fresh cherries for the best flavor. If using frozen cherries, thaw them before using. * Let the pie cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set.