Mouthwatering Tart Cherry Recipe for Ultimate Pie Bliss
This tart cherry recipe creates a delicious pie, perfectly combining sweet and tart flavors.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- - Medium saucepan
- pie tin
- Rolling Pin
- - Plastic wrap
- - Small bowl
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 1.25 cups all-purpose unbleached flour This ensures a tender, flaky crust that pairs beautifully with the tart cherry flavor.
- 1 teaspoon pure cane sugar Just a touch of sweetness to balance the flavors in the crust.
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt Enhances the overall taste of the crust.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold Keeping the butter cold is key to achieving a flaky texture.
- 0.25 cups ice water Use chilled water to help the dough come together without getting too warm.
- 1 tablespoon whole milk yogurt or sour cream It adds creaminess and helps tenderize the crust.
For the Cherry Filling
- 5 cups tart cherries, frozen Perfect for an easy tart cherry recipe, bringing that delightful tang.
- 1.25 cups pure cane sugar Balances the tartness of the cherries, creating a deliciously sweet filling.
- 0.33 cups organic cornstarch Acts as a thickener to achieve the right consistency for the filling.
- 2 tablespoons water Helps combine the ingredients in the filling for even cooking.
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Adds richness to the filling and enhances the flavors.
- 0.5 teaspoon almond extract Complements the tart cherries with nutty, fragrant notes.
- pinch kosher salt Just a touch elevates the flavors and balances the sweetness.
For the Crumble Topping
- 1.25 cups all-purpose unbleached flour Forms the base of your crumbly topping for texture.
- 0.33 cups brown sugar, lightly packed Deepens the sweetness with that delightful molasses flavor.
- 0.33 cups pure cane sugar Adds additional sweetness for a perfectly balanced crumble.
- pinch kosher salt To enhance the flavors in the topping.
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted Binds the crumble together and makes it deliciously buttery.
- 0.125 teaspoon almond extract A whisper adds a lovely warmth to your crumble.
Instructions
How to Make Tart Cherry Pie
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, and salt. Cube the cold butter and toss it into the flour mixture. Use your fingers to smash the butter cubes into shreds until incorporated. Stir in yogurt, then pour cold water over the mixture, combining until it forms a shaggy mass. Shape it into a disk, wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough into a long rectangle. Fold it into thirds like a letter, rotate, and repeat two more times. Shape it back into a disk and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best texture.
- In a medium saucepan, add the frozen tart cherries, sugar, and cornstarch, stirring to coat evenly. Add water, turn the heat to medium, and stir until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon—this takes about 10 minutes. Stir in butter, almond extract, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, pure cane sugar, and salt. Pour in the melted butter and almond extract, mixing until crumbles form. Set aside to firm up just a bit.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Roll out the pie crust to fit your pie tin, trimming any excess. Pour the cherry filling into the pie shell and sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top, leaving about 1/2″ of space between the crust and crumble. Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown. Allow to cool completely before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
Optional: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat! Chill the ingredients and avoid overmixing for the best crust.