Cherry Pie Tender
Description
The pastry is easy and quick to prepare. Here's another juicy pie to add to your collection of summer recipes. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Remove the pits from the cherries. Cut the butter into small pieces. Gently mix the cherries, cornstarch, sugar, salt, lemon juice, and almond extract together in a large bowl.
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Step 2
2. Roll out half of the chilled dough on a floured work surface into a 32 cm circle. Carefully place it into a 22 cm pie dish. Using a rolling pin, gently roll over the overhanging edges to trim the excess dough.
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Step 3
3. Spoon the filling over the dough. Do not add the liquid that has collected in the bowl. Place pieces of cold butter on top.
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Step 4
4. Roll out the remaining dough on a lightly floured surface into a 30 cm circle. Place it over the cherry filling and trim the edges, leaving a 2 cm border. Form decorative crimps or folds with the edges. Beat 1 egg with 2 tablespoons of water and brush the mixture over the dough using a pastry brush. Then sprinkle with powdered sugar. Using a sharp knife, make a small slit in the center of the pie to allow steam to escape.
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Step 5
5. Bake the pie in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 175 degrees and continue baking for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Let the pie cool on a rack and serve.