Deep-Dish Cherry Pie

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Deep-Dish Cherry Pie
45 min.
10
285kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of our Deep-Dish Cherry Pie, a dessert that promises to awaken your senses and warm your heart. Perfect for gatherings, this treat serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or friendly get-togethers. Embracing a dairy-free approach, it's a sweet option that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary restrictions.

The star of the show, tart cherries, create a luscious filling that balances sweetness and tartness, while the almond extract adds a layer of nutty richness that elevates this pie to new heights. You’ll appreciate the simple yet satisfying process of crafting this deep-dish wonder, starting from a flaky, homemade crust that envelops a vibrant and bubbling cherry filling. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.

Not only is this Deep-Dish Cherry Pie a feast for the taste buds, but it also boasts a sensible caloric count of 285 calories per serving. It strikes the perfect balance between indulgence and health-conscious dessert options. Whether served warm right out of the oven, or at room temperature, it’s a timeless classic that will surely leave a lasting impression. So gather your ingredients and ready your oven—it's time to create a cherry pie that will delight and satisfy!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.8 teaspoon cider vinegar 
  • 0.3 cup cornstarch 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons ice water 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup like-sugar calorie-free sweetener 
  • 1.5 tablespoons like-sugar calorie-free sweetener 
  • tablespoons vegetable shortening 
  • 64 ounce tart cherries in water canned

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Combine flour, 1 1/2 tablespoons sweetener, and salt.
  3. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. Add ice water and vinegar; toss with a fork until moist. Shape into a ball.
  5. Roll into a 14-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
  6. Place dough in a 10-inch pieplate; press against bottom and sides of plate. Flute edges.
  7. Drain cherries, reserving 1 1/4 cups liquid. Set cherries aside.
  8. Combine reserved cherry liquid, 1/2 cup sweetener, and cornstarch in a saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until very thick, stirring constantly. Stir in cherries, cinnamon, and almond extract.
  9. Pour mixture into pastry shell. Shield pastry with foil, and bake at 400 for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 375; bake, unshielded, 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories285kcal
Protein5.08%
Fat24.14%
Carbs70.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.2
Glycemic Load
15.9
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.3247825943905%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
54.81mg
Pelargonidin
0.49mg
Peonidin
2.72mg
Catechin
7.91mg
Epigallocatechin
0.62mg
Epicatechin
9.07mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.44mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
4.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:285.41kcal
14.27%
Fat:8.27g
12.73%
Saturated Fat:2.02g
12.63%
Carbohydrates:54.55g
18.18%
Net Carbohydrates:49.76g
18.09%
Sugar:28.33g
31.48%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:59.71mg
2.6%
Alcohol:0.07g
100%
Alcohol %:0.04%
100%
Protein:3.92g
7.84%
Fiber:4.79g
19.17%
Vitamin C:12.71mg
15.4%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.68%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.19%
Potassium:433.6mg
12.39%
Folate:42.78µg
10.69%
Selenium:6.71µg
9.58%
Iron:1.62mg
9%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.99%
Vitamin K:8.01µg
7.63%
Copper:0.14mg
7.18%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.95%
Magnesium:25.13mg
6.28%
Phosphorus:60.27mg
6.03%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.01%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.96%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%
Calcium:30.12mg
3.01%
Vitamin A:116.71IU
2.33%
Zinc:0.27mg
1.83%
Source:My Recipes