Classic Cherry Pie | Idaho Preferred

Classic Cherry Pie | Idaho Preferred

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Classic Cherry Pie using Idaho cherries, flour, and butter for a delicious dessert. Tart or sweet, this pie is perfect for cherry lovers.

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose Idaho flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted Idaho butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 5 tablespoons (or more) ice water
  • 5 cups whole Idaho sour pie cherries, pitted (about 2 pounds whole unpitted cherries)- contact the orchard nearest you to see if and when they have pie cherries available.
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted Idaho butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Idaho milk
  • Crust can be made 2 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let dough soften slightly before rolling out.

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