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Ingredients
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Pie Crust
Apple Pie Filling
Cherry Pie Filling
Egg Wash
Method
Prepare Pie Crust
- 1
Make the Pie Dough
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide dough in half, shape into disks, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out one disk of dough to fit your pie dish. Transfer to the dish, pressing it into the corners.
- 3
Trim Excess Dough
Trim the edges of the dough, leaving a small overhang.
Prepare Fillings
- 4
Apple Filling
In a large bowl, mix sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Toss until apples are well coated.
- 5
Cherry Filling
In another bowl, combine pitted cherries with sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, and lemon juice. Mix until cherries are coated.
Assemble and Bake
- 6
Fill the Pie
Pour the prepared apple or cherry filling into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Top with Second Crust
Roll out the second disk of dough and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal.
- 8
Egg Wash
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Brush the mixture over the top crust.
- 9
Bake
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake the pie for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.