Ina Garten Cherry Pie
Equipment
- 9 inch pie dish
- A pastry cutter or fork
- A baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1 9 inch pie crust
- 2 cups fresh cherries pitted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Egg Wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- Optional: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well and pour into the pie crust. Dot with butter.
- Brush the edge of the pie crust with the egg wash. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or chilled.