Oats Free Cherry Pie with All-Butter Crust
Few things hit harder than a homemade cherry pie with a crust that shatters into buttery, flaky layers ā and this one absolutely delivers. The all-butter crust comes together with just flour, sugar, salt, butter, and ice water, so there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that could cause a problem for anyone avoiding oats or oat-based additives. That matters more than you'd think, since store-bought pie crusts and pre-made fillings can sneak in unexpected grains or thickeners. Here, cornstarch does the thickening work on the cherry filling, pulling it into a glossy, jammy center that holds its shape beautifully when sliced. Tart cherries, a hit of lemon juice, and just a whisper of almond extract give the filling real depth ā sweet but never cloying. The two-stage bake locks in a deep golden crust while making sure the filling bubbles all the way through. Let it cool the full two hours if you can stand it, because the payoff is a clean, picture-perfect slice every single time.
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8 servings
For the crust
- 2 Ā½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into Ā½-inch cubes and chilled
- 6ā8 tbsp ice water
For the filling
- 5 cups pitted tart cherries, fresh or frozen (thawed and drained if frozen)
- Ā¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Ā¼ tsp almond extract
- Ā¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For assembly
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp salt. Add the chilled butter cubes and work them into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
- 2
Drizzle in ice water 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork after each addition, until the dough just holds together when pressed ā it should not be sticky or wet. You will likely need 6ā8 tablespoons total.
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