Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of flavors with this Cherry Apple Pie, where tart apples meet sweet cherries in a comforting dessert. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, this pie features a flaky, golden crust that encases a juicy filling. Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce, this treat is sure to impress everyone at your table. With easy-to-follow steps, even beginner bakers can create this stunning dessert. Enjoy the impressive presentation and mouthwatering taste that make it an irresistible twist on the classic apple pie!
Ingredients
Scale
- 340 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 230 g unsalted butter (cold & cubed)
- 140 g ice cold water
- 4 tart apples (about 700g after peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 300 g red cherries (pitted & halved)
- 50 g brown sugar
- 20 g cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten) for egg wash
- 2 tablespoons sugar crystals or coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms. Shape into a disk and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Combine sliced apples and cherries in a bowl, adding brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and vanilla. Toss to coat.
- Roll Out Dough: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out one dough disk into an 8-inch circle and place in the pie dish.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour fruit mixture into the crust. Add a top layer of dough or lattice design. Brush edges with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for about 70 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg