Juicy Cherry Pie | Cooking Professionally

Ingredients

• ***For the crust:***
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for workspace
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 6-10 tablespoons of ice water
• ***For the filling:***
• 5 cups fresh cherries, tart and pitted
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ***For the topping:***
• 1 tablespoon milk, 2%
• 1 teaspoon sugar