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cherry pickers pie

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Megan213 avatar
Warren, OH
Updated on Mar 17, 2013

Did someone say pie?? Don't mind if I do! There are two pies that I absolutely love, and they are made from scratch, with fresh fruit! Apple & cherry! This is my cherry pie, found this one in the vault as well. Again, another one from gammies kitchen. I have plenty that have been passed down. If you love cherries, you'll enjoy this pie! This one is not meant to be wasted in a "pie in the face" game! Oh it's soo good! The homemade cherry pie filling can be used in other recipes that call for "canned cherry pie filling." I use in several, including my banana split dessert. :)

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cherry juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 cups fresh pitted cherries (or fresh frozen cherries, thawed. i freeze cherries when they are in season for future use)
  • OL' FASHIONED FLAKY PIE CRUST
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup crisco, may use butter flavored
  • 1 tablespoon crisco, may use butter flavored
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 7 tablespoons ice water, add very last

How To Make cherry pickers pie

  • Step 1
    Prepare Crust first by adding flour and salt to large bowl, sift together. Add crisco, cut into flour mixture until mixed well. (Mixture will be crumbly)
  • Step 2
    In small bowl, mix together egg & vinegar, add to dough and mix in well. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time., & mix in well with hands, continue to add ice water until dough is smooth & a bit sticky. Break dough into 2 & roll into ball, place in plastic wrap & refridgerate fo 30 minutes. Roll out one ball of dough with rolling pin on floured surface, about 1/4" thick. Or to your taste, some people prefer a thicker crust. Place In 9 inch pie pan, do not trim extra dough yet. Leave second ball of dough in refridgerator until done making cherry filling.
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch and sugar, add cherry juice. Heat to boiling over medium heat. Then reduce heat to low, and continue to gently boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add butter, lemon juice & cherries. Continue to stir just until cherries begin to break down. Remove from heat & allow to cool while you prepare the too crust. About 10-15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Remove second ball of dough from refridgerator and roll out on flour surface, 1/4 inch thick, or preference. Cut dough into 8-10 1" strips. After filling has cooled for 15 minutes, pour into pie pan with crust. Arrange strips of dough on top of pie in a weave pattern. Trim excess dough, and pinch together. Brush eggwash on top of crust & strips, sprinkle granulated sugar over crust. Place pie on cookie sheet and bake in oven at 375 F for 50-60 minutes, crust will be golden brown. Remove from oven and place on cooling rack to cool. Serve with whipped topping &/or side of french vanilla ice cream! A wonderful summer treat! Or holiday dessert!
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