Ricetta- CROSTATA DI CREMA E AMARENE

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine can be more affordable.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness while brown sugar is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber; cake flour can be cheaper for baking.

sour cherries

🥗Healthier: fresh cherries

💰Cheaper: frozen cherries

Fresh cherries are healthier; frozen can be more affordable and available year-round.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.

Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until a dough forms.

Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In a separate bowl, combine sour cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.

Roll out two-thirds of the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a pie dish.

Place the rolled dough into the pie dish, pressing it into the bottom and sides.

Pour the cherry mixture into the crust, spreading it evenly.

Roll out the remaining dough and cut into strips to create a lattice top.

Arrange the dough strips over the cherries in a lattice pattern.

Trim and crimp the edges of the pie crust to seal.

Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden and the cherries are bubbling.

Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens