The Best Cherry Pie Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

Make pie dough by whisking together 300 grams of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 cup of sugar in a large bowl.

Cut 1 cup of very cold butter into small pieces and add to the flour mixture.

Using hands, crush the butter into the flour until it resembles tiny crumbs.

Add 6 tablespoons of ice water gradually until the dough holds together.

Press the dough together to create layers without kneading.

Divide the dough into two pieces, one for the base and one for the top, and shape them into discs.

Wrap the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Pit and slice 4 cups of fresh cherries, checking for any remaining pits.

In a medium pot, combine the cherries, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.

Cook the cherry mixture over medium heat until bubbling and juicy, stirring frequently.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 50 grams of corn starch and 1/2 cup of sugar.

Sprinkle the corn starch mixture over the bubbling cherries and stir until thickened.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the cherry filling and stir until melted.

Cooking Techniques

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