Friday, August 3, 2012

Cherry Pie

Cherry Pie

There are some things that are worth turning your oven on during this summer heat, especially when you get to enjoy a piece of pie with a scoop of ice cream on the side.

This is my mother-in-laws homemade cherry pie recipe that she often made for us when she'd come and visit during the summer.  We used to go over to my parents' to pick our own fresh supply of cherries from their backyard cherry tree.

Oh, the smell of cherry pie baking...

INGREDIENTS for Pie Crust:
250 grams Flour
100 grams Butter
1 tsp Sugar
2 Egg  (only put 1 whole + 1 yolk in dough mixture, reserve 1 egg white for egg wash)
pinch Salt
Creme Fraiche (to moisten dough, if too hard when kneading)

Filling:
Cherries (pitted and halved)
Envelope of Vanilla Sugar
Cinnamon
Dark Brown Sugar (Cassonade)
Bread Crumbs or Starch



24 comments:

  1. Oh Ellen! you're inspired me to make a pie - nothing says summer like cherry pie - simply wonderful :))
    Mary x

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  2. This looks like such a great recipe. I've never made a cherry pie without the cherries being tinned! Shame on me :( I got you comment about thinking about a recipe to guest post. If you think of anything and want to i'd love to have you just let me know! :)

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  3. Oh I bet this smells amazing baking! I love pie!

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  4. Mımmm Ellen you are amazing...Pie looks so wonderful..I will try this pie,this week..

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  5. i love the look of your pie, ellen! needless to say, cherries, they are delicious!!

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  6. Oh! Yum... I have some cherries that need to be used up and this would be perfect. It also would be great if you linked it up to our Linky party. This week we also have a giveaway for the top 3 voted (US and Canada residents only).
    http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com/2012/08/foodie-friends-friday-linky-party-6.html

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  7. ı love pie but ı have never tried with cherry. ıt looks amazing. ı'll try immediatly..

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  8. Must smell delicious! I just made two pies but I don't think I've had enough. Thanks to you and your family for the recipe! (Like what you did with the crust :)

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  9. Oh my, that pie looks delicious. I have never ever had a cherry pie made with fresh cherries. I'm now craving it. Can I come over and have a slice please?

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  10. Dear Ellen, That is one of the most beautiful pies! A slice of cherry pie is a perfect summer treat. Blessings my dear, your friend, Catherine xo

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  11. Gorgeous! I've never made a real pie before but your instructions make it very easy to follow. Thanks - maybe I'll give it a try soon.

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  12. Thid cherry pie look delicious Ellen!

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  13. Delicious looking cherry pie, looks absolutely wonderful.

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  14. Oh what a delicious cherry pie! I like cherry pie, especially while it's warm..with ice cream or alone.. Yummy!

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  15. Mmmm I can almost smell it! Looks Delicious :)

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  16. This is the season for wonderful pies!! Yours is particularly delicious looking! Love cherries! Great process photos! Have a wonderful weekend, Ellen!

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  17. Este pie es maravilloso me trae recuerdos de mi madre lo preparaba muy parecido con esos tajos que eran para respirar,te ha quedado hermoso,abrazos hugs,.hugs.

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  18. The pie is GORGEOUS Ellen - absolutely astounding. Totally worth turning the extra heat in the house :)

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  19. YUM! I have always wanted to try my hand at pie making...fancy pie making at least, complete with the fancy top. My pies never have a top. :)

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  20. Oh this looks fab, such a classic and one I've never made. Must rectify that!

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