How to Make a Classic Cherry Pie

Ingredients: For the Pie Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water

For the Cherry Filling:

• 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Coarse sugar (for sprinkling on to

Preparation:

1. To make the pie crust, mix together the flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl.
2. Add the cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the ice water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together and forms a ball.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts and flatten each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. In a large bowl, mix together the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, almond extract,