Sweet Cherry Pie
INGREDIENTS
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Pie Dough
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2 1/2 cups (12 1/2 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
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1 teaspoon table salt
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2 tablespoons sugar
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12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
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1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening, cut into 4 pieces
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1/4 cup vodka, cold (see note)
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1/4 cup cold water
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Cherry Filling
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2 red plums, halved and pitted
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6 cups (about 2 pounds) pitted sweet cherries or 6 cups pitted frozen cherries, halved (see note)
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1/2 cup sugar (3 1/2 ounces)
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1/8 teaspoon table salt
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1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon
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2 teaspoons bourbon (optional)
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2 tablespoons instant tapioca, ground (see note)
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1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
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1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon water
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