Cherry shortcrust pie
Description
Delicious baked treat for the whole family. You can make a cherry shortcrust pie at home using fresh or frozen berries. During berry season, this recipe will be perfect for baking and sweets lovers. Moreover, pies with various fillings (even savory ones) can be prepared following the same principle. So read on,
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the shortcrust pastry in the traditional way and put it in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, let's prepare the filling. By the way, you can also buy ready-made shortcrust pastry.
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Step 2
2. Boil water, dissolve half a cup of sugar in it, then add starch and mix well. Separately, pour a cup of water over cherries and bring to a boil.
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Step 3
3. Pour in the starch, bring to a boil once more. Remove from heat and let cool. Do not forget to stir constantly.
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Step 4
4. Roll out the dough and transfer it to the pan. The thickness of the dough layer should be no more than 3 mm.
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Step 5
5. Brush the mold with egg yolk, and at the same time roll out another dough layer to cover our pie.
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Step 6
6. Now place the filling onto the first layer of dough. Thanks to the starch, it won't spread. The cherries must definitely be pitted.
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Step 7
7. Cover with the second layer of dough, prick the surface of the dough with a toothpick, seal the edges well. Place the pie in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Let the pie cool slightly — and serve it at the table!