Cherry Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shortening, chilled
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups pitted sour cherries
- 1-1/4 cups white sugar
- 10 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Cut the shortening into the flour and salt with the whisking blades of stand mixer until the crumbs are pea-sized. Mix in cold water by hand just until the dough holds together. Divides the dough in half and form it into two disks. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until chilled through, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 2
Roll out one disk of dough into an 11-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie pan with pastry. Refrigerate until needed. Roll out the dough for the top crust. Transfer it to a plate or baking sheet and refrigerate.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place a baking tray in the oven to preheat.
Step 4
Place the cherries, sugar and cornstarch in a medium-sized non-aluminum saucepan. Allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes, or until the sugar draws out the cherries juices. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower the heat; simmer for 1 minute or until the juices thicken and become translucent. Remove pan from heat and stir in butter and almond extract. Allow the filling to cool to lukewarm. Pour the filling into the pie shell. Cover with top crust, crimp the edges to seal and cut vents for steam.
Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) on the baking tray for 45 to 55 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. Allow to cool for several hours before slicing.