Perfect Cherry Pie for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Pie crust:
  • All-purpose flour: 2 1/2 cups (300g)
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
  • Unsalted butter (cold, cubed): 1 cup (227g)
  • Ice water: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Cherry filling:
  • Fresh cherries (pitted): 6 cups (900g)
  • Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
  • Cornstarch: 1/4 cup (30g)
  • Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (3g)
  • Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1.2g)
  • Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30ml)

Preparation Time:

• Pie crust: 30 minutes
• Cherry filling: 15 minutes
• Total: 45 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 3 (Intermediate)

Preparation Method Steps:

Pie Crust: 1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. 2. Cut in the butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Add the ice water gradually, mixing until the dough just comes together. 4. Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Cherry Filling: 1. In a large bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. 2. Stir to coat the cherries evenly.

Assembly: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to a 12-inch (30 cm) circle. 3. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate. 4. Pour the cherry filling into the pie crust. 5. Roll out the remaining dough to an 11-inch (28 cm) circle. 6. Place the top crust over the filling and crimp the edges. 7. Brush the crust with milk or egg wash. 8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. 9. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 of the pie): - Calories: 350 - Carbohydrates: 45g - Fat: 15g - Protein: 3g

Dish Characteristics:

• Flaky, buttery pie crust
• Tart-sweet cherry filling
• Perfect for dessert or a special occasion

User Comments:

• "This cherry pie is the best I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is bursting with flavor."
• "I've tried many cherry pie recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect."
• "I love the combination of sweet and tart flavors in this pie. It's a real crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To prevent the crust from burning, cover the edges with aluminum foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
• If the cherry filling is too runny, add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch to thicken it.
• For a more intense cherry flavor, use dark sweet cherries.