Best Cherry Pie Recipe, Anyone?

13 years ago

Hi all,

I'm in the mood to bake a cherry pie for Thanksgiving. Is anyone willing to share their favorite cherry pie recipe? I always struggle with the pastry for the pie crust too, so if you have any tips, I would be interested.

Thanks!

Jan

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natal
13 years ago
Everyone raves about Nathan's Never Fail and the Foolproof Pie Dough from Cooks Illustrated over on the Cooking forum. I tried the CI recipe once, but I'm pastry-challenged. I can make bread, but pie crust is another story.

Here is a link that might be useful: pie crust thread
sheesh
13 years ago
Yes, Nathan's sounds good, though I've not used vinegar. The key to any pie crust, IMO, is lard. I tried without success for many years with butter, crisco, vodka, etc, because I thought lard was weird. Lard is the key. Delicate, flaky, delicious, and easy to handle. Definitely put the dough in the fridge for at least an hour before rolling, though.

For cherry pie, I always add a 2 tsps of Almond extract. That is what gives cherry pie it's characteristic taste. Sorry I can't provide a recipe...I'm not home right now. Every year we pick Door County cherries and freeze them for Thanksgiving and Christmas pies. Have fun!
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Growing up in my small hometown in Indiana, pie baking was an art and if you made a good pie, you could probably have a statue of yourself on the courthouse lawn! LOL! This recipe came from one of the many bake-offs the Home Extension office put on during the year. It is the recipe from a lady who was famous for her pies. She made them for the best restaurant in town and was the go-to person if you wanted pie for a special occasion. Her crust was made of lard and just about melted in your mouth. Anyway, here is her cherry pie recipe. It's the only one I use. I haven't made one in years (but now I'm craving) and the recipe doesn't give the oven temp and I don't remember??? CHERRY PIE 2 c. canned tart cherries, drained (save juice) 1 c. cherry juice 1 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp, flour 1/3 tsp. red food coloring (optional) 1/8 tsp. almond extract 1 Tbsp. butter Mix sugar, salt and flour together. Add cherry juice, food coloring and extract. Stir well. Carefully add cherries.
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kellyeng
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I have a simple recipe that was my DH's Grandma's. It's a hit and everyone I have shared it with has adopted it for their own Thanksgiving tradition.

-2 cans sour (or tart) cherries, drained.
Very important - do not use sweet cherries or cherries in syrup.
-3/4 to 1 cup sugar
-1/4 cup flour
-1 tsp. almond extract
-few drops of red food coloring

Fold all ingredients together and put in pie crust. If you like, but not necessary, dot the top with a couple tablespoons of butter before putting on the top crust. Bake at 375 for 1 hour. Watch the crust for burning and use foil if necessary.

My only crust tip is to brush the top with milk and liberally sprinkle sugar. Makes the crust look beautiful and crunchy!

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