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Water cherry pie with juicy filling

Water Cherry Pie: A Juicy, Refreshing Twist on a Classic

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A juicy and flavorful cherry pie featuring a luscious filling made with fresh cherries, a touch of water or cherry juice, and the perfect flaky crust.

  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 1 pie (8 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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4 cups fresh cherries, pitted

3/4 cup sugar

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup cherry juice or water

3 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp almond extract

1 pie crust (top and bottom)

1 tbsp flour (for crust dust)

1 tbsp sugar (for crust dust)

1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and cherry juice (or water). Cook over medium heat.

3. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to form a slurry.

4. Add slurry to cherry mixture. Stir and cook until thickened. Remove from heat. Stir in almond extract.

5. Roll out the bottom crust and place it in a pie dish. Sprinkle with crust dust.

6. Pour cooled filling into crust. Top with second crust. Crimp edges and cut vents.

7. Brush with egg wash.

8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and bubbling.

9. Cool for at least 3 hours before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh or frozen cherries.

Let the pie cool completely to allow the filling to set properly.

Tapioca starch can be substituted for a clearer filling.

  • Author: Quinto
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 140mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg