From C&H SUGAR

Recipe made in partnership with @Tutti_dolci

Makes one 9-inch pie

A classic sweet cherry pie topped with a flaky all-butter lattice crust makes the perfect summer dessert.

INGREIDENTS

FOR THE CRUST

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons C&H Organic Raw Cane Sugar

1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

FOR THE FILLING

6 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved, divided

1 1/4 cups C&H Organic Raw Cane Sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup cornstarch

FOR THE TOPPING

1 tablespoon heavy cream

1 tablespoon C&H Organic Raw Cane Sugar

DIRECTIONS

PREPARE CRUST

1.For the crust, combine flour, salt, and C&H Organic Raw Cane Sugar in a food processor. Add cubed butter and process for 10 seconds, just until the mixture resembles coarse meal.

2.With the food processor running, add 1/4 cup ice water in a steady stream through feed tube. If needed, add additional ice water 1 tablespoon at a time and process just until dough holds together in large clumps (no more than 30 seconds).

3.Divide dough into two equal portions. Wrap each portion in plastic and flatten slightly to form a disc. Chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour (or up to 2 days, or place in a freezer bag and freeze up to 1 month).

PREPARE FILLING

1.Combine 3 cups cherries, C&H Organic Raw Cane Sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the fruit has softened (10 to 12 minutes).

2.Add lemon juice. Gradually whisk in cornstarch until completely dissolved. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes, until filling is thick and jammy, and the sauce coats the back of a spoon.

3.Transfer filling to a mixing bowl and stir in remaining 3 cups cherries. Let filling cool to room temperature before using (filling can be made ahead and chilled overnight).

ROLL DOUGH

1.Place one disc of dough on a floured board and dust dough with flour. Roll out dough (roll dough in one direction, then lift up dough and rotate a quarter turn and roll, then repeat) until dough is a 12 to 13-inch circle. If dough starts to stick, use a bench scraper to lift dough from board.

2.Transfer dough to a 9-inch pie pan. Trim overhang to 1 inch and chill for 10 minutes.

3.Repeat the rolling process with the second disc of dough, rolling out to just under a 1/4-inch thickness. Use a pastry wheel or sharp knife to cut dough into 1 1/2-inch strips for the lattice top. Chill the strips for 10 minutes.

ASSEMBLE PIE

1.Spoon cherry filling into chilled bottom crust and arrange dough strips over the top in a lattice pattern. Fold over dough overhang and crimp edges.

2.Chill assembled pie in the freezer for at least 1 hour before baking, or overnight (if freezing overnight, lightly cover with plastic wrap).

BAKE PIE

1.Place a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil in the oven and preheat to 375 degrees. Brush lattice lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle with C&H Organic Raw Cane Sugar. Place pie on pre-heated baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

2.After 20 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking another 40 to 50 minutes (for a total baking time of 60 to 70 minutes), until crust is golden and fruit juices are bubbling slowly at the center of the pie. If pie is fully frozen, baking time may be up to 90 to 100 minutes.

3.Check pie partway through – if crust is browning too quickly, shield edges or top with foil for remaining baking time.

4.Cool pie on a wire rack for at least 4 hours before serving (filling thickens as it cools). Once pie is cut, store leftovers in the refrigerator.

TIP: The dough and cherry filling can be made 1 to 2 days in advance and refrigerated until ready to use.

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