Classic Sour Cherry Pie with Lattice Crust
Classic Sour Cherry Pie with Lattice Crust is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Whisk flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl to blend.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionWhisk flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl to blend.
Add butter and rub in with fingertips until small pea-size clumps form.
Add 5 tablespoons ice water; mix lightly with fork until dough holds together when small pieces are pressed between fingertips, adding more water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry.
Gather dough together; divide into 2 pieces.
Form each piece into ball, then flatten into disk and wrap in plastic.
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
Do ahead Can be made 2 days ahead.
Keep chilled.
Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.
Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 425°F.
Whisk 1 cup sugar, cornstarch, and salt in medium bowl to blend.
Stir in cherries, lemon juice, and vanilla; set aside.
Roll out 1 dough disk on floured surface to 12-inch round.
Transfer to 9-inch glass pie dish.
Trim dough overhang to 1/2 inch.
Roll out second dough disk on floured surface to 12-inch round.
Using large knife or pastry wheel with fluted edge, cut ten 3/4-inch-wide strips from dough round.
Transfer filling to dough-lined dish, mounding slightly in center.
Dot with butter.
Arrange dough strips atop filling, forming lattice; trim dough strip overhang to 1/2 inch.
Fold bottom crust up over ends of strips and crimp edges to seal.
Brush lattice crust (not edges) with milk.
Sprinkle lattice with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar.
Place pie on rimmed baking sheet and bake 15 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 375°F.
Bake pie until filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown, covering edges with foil collar if browning too quickly, about 1 hour longer.
Transfer pie to rack and cool completely.
Cut into wedges and serve with vanilla ice cream.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.