Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Cherry Apple Pie, where sweet cherries meet tart apples, all encased in a buttery flaky crust. This delightful dessert is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or any occasion that calls for something special. The juicy fruit filling and golden crust not only tantalize the taste buds but also make for a stunning centerpiece on your dessert table. Best of all, this recipe is surprisingly easy to whip up, ensuring you impress your guests without spending hours slaving away in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 340 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 230 g unsalted butter (cold & cubed)
- 140 g ice cold water
- 4 tart apples (about 700g after peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 300 g red cherries (pitted & halved)
- 50 g brown sugar
- 20 g cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 2 tablespoons sugar crystals or coarse sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour and salt, then incorporating cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually to form the dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- For the filling, slice apples and mix with cherries, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Roll out one dough disc and fit it into a pie dish. Add the fruit filling.
- Roll out the second dough disc to cover or create a lattice top. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for about 70 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use cold ingredients for a flaky crust. Adjust sweetness based on fruit tartness. Let the pie cool before slicing to set the filling.