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Best Of Show Cherry Pie Recipe

This show-stopping cherry pie, perfect for fall gatherings, boasts a beautiful lattice top crust, a glistening egg wash, and a delicate sprinkle of baker's sugar crystals. Even better, it's surprisingly easy to make using store-bought pie filling – a secret shortcut that doesn't compromise on flavor or presentation. Inspired by a 4-H food project, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, earning it the coveted 'Best of Show' title!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 932.8 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Best Of Show Cherry Pie

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Ingredients for Best Of Show Cherry Pie

  • Double Crust Pie Crusts
  • Cherry Pie Filling
  • 1 large egg
  • Sugar Crystals

How to Make Best Of Show Cherry Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Prepare one 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade). Roll out the bottom crust and gently place it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
  3. Pour one (21 ounce) can of cherry pie filling into the prepared pie crust.
  4. Roll out the second 9-inch pie crust. Using a butter knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips.
  5. Arrange the strips over the pie filling in a lattice pattern, weaving over and under, leaving about ¼ inch space between each strip.
  6. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together using a fork to seal.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk one large egg until light and frothy. Gently brush the egg wash over the entire lattice crust, ensuring not to get any on the filling.
  8. Immediately sprinkle generously with coarse baker's sugar crystals.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
  10. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and continue baking for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  11. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving. For an extra touch, use festive fall-themed cookie cutters to create decorative shapes from pie crust scraps to add to the top before baking.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

400g

Fat

27g

Carbs

60g

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