Sour Cherry Pie (plăcintă Cu Cireșe)

Sour Cherry Pie, known as Plăcintă cu cireșe in Moldovan cuisine, is a delicious traditional dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.

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Sour Cherry Pie (plăcintă Cu Cireșe)

Ingredients

  • 4 cups pitted sour cherries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pre-made pie crusts
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix the pitted sour cherries, sugar, flour, almond extract, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the cherry filling into the crust and dot with butter.
  4. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges, then cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  5. Brush the top crust with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Allow the pie to cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
320 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g
Protein
3g

Supplies

9-inch pie dish Mixing bowl Baking sheet

Tools

Oven Pastry brush Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve the Sour Cherry Pie warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & tricks

For a decorative touch, use cookie cutters to create shapes from the top pie crust before placing it over the filling.

Cost

$10