Sweet Cherry Pie with Toasted Almonds
"Here's how to make a classic fresh cherry pie completely from scratch. Add a little sprinkle of toasted almonds to amp up the flavor!..."
INGREDIENTS
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Homemade Pie Crust(myrecipe makes 2 crusts; 1 for bottom 1 for top)
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4 cups halved pitted fresh cherries1
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1/2 cup (38g) fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries2
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1/2 cup - 3/4 cup (100-150g) granulated sugar1
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1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch
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1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
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1teaspoon vanilla extract
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optional: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (it's good!)
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1 Tablespoon (14g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
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1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1Tablespoon (15ml) milk
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1/3 cup (28g) sliced almonds, such as Diamond of California sliced almonds
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optional: coarse sugar for garnish
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Pastry cutter for crust
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Cherry pitter
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Pastrywheel
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Pie crust shield
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