Classic Cherry Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 6-8 tablespoons ice water
• 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for dotting)