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Perfect Patriotic Cherry Pie Recipe with Easy Star-Cut Puff Pastry Lattice

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A festive cherry pie featuring a flaky, golden puff pastry lattice decorated with star shapes, perfect for patriotic holidays and summer gatherings. The tart cherry filling pairs beautifully with the buttery, crunchy crust.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 sheets thawed sheeted puff pastry (recommend Pepperidge Farm)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Stir gently until well mixed. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unfold one sheet of thawed puff pastry. Use star-shaped cookie cutters to cut out stars. Collect scraps, press together, and cut more stars. Repeat with second sheet.
  4. Pour cherry filling into a 9-inch pie dish, spreading evenly.
  5. Layer star-cut puff pastry over filling in a lattice pattern. Brush stars with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
  6. Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes until puff pastry is golden and filling bubbles. Cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
  7. Cool pie for at least 1 hour before serving to allow filling to set. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use to prevent melting. Do not overfill the pie to avoid bubbling over. Cornstarch thickens the filling during baking. Brush egg wash gently but thoroughly for a golden sheen. Tent pie edges with foil if browning too quickly. Cool pie at least 1 hour before serving for best texture. For vegan version, use dairy-free puff pastry and replace egg wash with maple syrup and plant milk mixture.

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Keywords: cherry pie, patriotic pie, puff pastry lattice, star-cut pastry, Fourth of July dessert, easy cherry pie, summer dessert

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