Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 2 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Unsalted butter - 1 cup (2 sticks)
• Ice water - ¼ cup
• Salt - ½ teaspoon
• Fresh or frozen cherries - 4 cups
• Cornstarch - ¼ cup
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Egg - 1, beaten

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. 2.

   In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3. 3.

   Add ice water gradually, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide in half, shape into disks, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4.

   Roll out one dough disk and line a 9-inch pie pan. Chill while preparing the filling.

5. 5.

   In another bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until cherries are well coated.

6. 6.

   Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared crust.

7. 7.

   Roll out the second dough disk and place over the filling. Trim excess and crimp edges to seal. Cut slits in the top to allow steam to escape.

8. 8.

   Brush the crust with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

9. 9.

   Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

10. 10.

    Let cool before serving.

Nutritional Facts