Gluten-Free Cherry Pie

Ingredients

• 5 cups sour cherries, washed and pitted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh or bottled)
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch (or tapioca starch)
• Gluten Free Pie Crust

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a baking sheet...: Preheat oven to 375°F. Place a baking sheet on the rack in the center of oven.

2. 2

   For the cherry filling: Heat cherries in a...: For the cherry filling: Heat cherries in a medium saucepan over low heat until they start to soften. Add sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt.

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   Boil for 2-3 minutes or until the juices...: Boil for 2-3 minutes or until the juices are released. Add cornstarch and continue to cook until the cherry mixture begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

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   For the pie crust: In a medium mixing...: For the pie crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, salt, and xanthan gum.

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   With a pastry cutter, cut butter into flour...: With a pastry cutter, cut butter into flour mixture until the butter is small, no larger than the size of a pea.

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   Add milk and combine. Use your hands to...: Add milk and combine. Use your hands to work the milk into the dough. Add additional milk if needed.

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   Knead dough until it comes together. Form a...: Knead dough until it comes together. Form a ball with the dough.

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   Place the dough ball onto a large piece...: Place the dough ball onto a large piece of parchment paper and shape into a disc. Cover with a second piece of parchment and roll out into a 10-inch circle.

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   Peel the top piece of parchment paper off,...: Peel the top piece of parchment paper off, and invert into a greased pie pan. Flute the edges. Use your fingers to repair any tears in the crust, if needed.

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    Once the filling is cool, pour into the...: Once the filling is cool, pour into the crust.

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    Top with the second pie crust, or lattice...: Top with the second pie crust, or lattice (crust cut into strips and woven).

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    Cover the top of the pie with aluminum...: Cover the top of the pie with aluminum foil, to prevent the top from browning too soon.

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    Place pie on the baking sheet and bake...: Place pie on the baking sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the crust is cooked, removing the foil after 25 minutes to allow the top to brown.

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    Remove the pie from the oven and cool...: Remove the pie from the oven and cool before cutting.