Ingredients
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- 1 double-crust pie dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 cups pitted sour cherries (or sweet cherries + 1/4 cup lemon juice)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp butter, cubed (optional for extra richness)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
- For coffee: 2 tbsp dark roast coffee grounds
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out bottom crust and fit into 9-inch pie dish.
- In a bowl, mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, and salt. Let sit 10 minutes.
- Pour filling into crust. Dot with butter if using. Cover with top crust, crimp edges, and cut vents.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 20 minutes.
- Reduce oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 25–30 more minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool completely.
- For coffee: Use French press or drip method. Brew strong and serve hot with milk if desired.
Notes
- For authentic Twin Peaks vibes: serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Frozen cherries work too—thaw and drain excess liquid first.
- Coffee is best freshly brewed; use a dark roast for that ‘damn good’ depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Method: Baking, Brewing
- Cuisine: American Diner
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 310 Kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
