Lattice Cherry Pie Dessert (Print Version)
A classic cherry lattice pie with golden crust and juicy filling, made simply with just seven basic ingredients.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling and crust
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3 pounds cherries, pitted
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup cornstarch
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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In a large saucepan set over medium heat, cook the cherries and sugar, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
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In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Fold into the warm cherries. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick. Remove from heat.
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Press 1 pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared crust.
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Unroll the remaining pie crust onto a lightly floured surface. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Lay a few strips horizontally across the top of the pie, leaving some filling exposed. Lift every other horizontal strip off of the pie and fold it back. Place a strip of pie dough vertically over the remaining half of the strips. Repeat, alternating which horizontal rows you lift, until a basket-weave pattern forms. Trim the pastry strips even with the pie pan, and press the edges of the crusts together. Fold the edges under and crimp as desired.
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Brush the lattice with the heavy cream.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbly and the crust is browned. Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
# Notes and Tips:
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Ensure the cherries are properly pitted to avoid any hard bits in the pie.