Free-Form Cherry Pie with Hazelnut Crust

Cherries are a good source of antioxidants and have been linked to various health benefits, including reduced inflammation and improved sleep.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 135 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Free-Form Cherry Pie with Hazelnut Crust

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Hazelnuts
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoon Cold water
• 2 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 pound Fresh cherries, pitted
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 beaten Egg
• 1 tablespoon Turbinado sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until finely ground.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground hazelnuts, flour, sugar, and salt.
4. Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Gradually add the cold water and mix until the dough comes together.
6. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
8. In a large bowl, combine the cherries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch slurry.
9. Roll out one of the dough disks on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
10. Transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish and press it into the bottom and sides.
11. Pour the cherry filling into the pie dish.
12. Roll out the second dough disk and cut it into strips.
13. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the cherry filling.
14. Brush the lattice crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
15. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
16. Allow the pie to cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16g25%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 24g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.