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Balsamic Cherry Pie – The Perfect Summer Pie

by baketotheroots
July 4, 2015
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    Pies are loved all over the world – here in Germany as well. Weird, though, we do not have a specific translation for that English word. Translators would translate to »Kuchen«, »Torte«, or »Pastete« – all of these terms are not 100% fitting. The closest here would be »Kuchen« – so this Balsamic Cherry Pie is called »Balsamico Kirschkuchen« in German. Well… the closest you can get to the original meaning ;P

    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots
    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots

    Pies come in many variations – large, small, thick, and thin. What comes to your mind when someone talks about pies? I assume it’s the Good Old Apple Pie, right? It’s a classic. Visually most recognizable are probably pies with a lattice pattern on top. Like this cherry pie here. They look a bit rustic and really delicious like that – in my opinion ;)

    I really don’t know why there isn’t a suitable translation for the word »pie« in German. Our »Gedeckter Apfelkuchen« is basically the same as an apple pie (the ones with a smooth top instead of the lattice). The only difference is the baking tin it is baked in. We do not use pie dishes – only regular springform baking tins. Well… if anyone has more information about the translation and all, please let me know ;)

    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots
    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots

    Apple pies and cherry pies are welcome guests at many American celebrations – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independence Day would all be only half as good without a delicious pie ;P This Balsamic Cherry Pie is a variation of a classic cherry pie. All the basic ingredients are the same here, but in addition, the filling also gets some balsamic vinegar added. Well, and some muscovado sugar and cloves. All enhance the flavor of the cherries. This may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but we really like the flavor of this pie!

    In the original recipe, which is the template for this pie here, pepper is added to the dough. You can see the small pepper particles in the picture of the pie without filling. I found this a very interesting addition, but not everyone will be so keen to experiment here, I think. It’s optional in the recipe, so just leave it out in case you don’t want to take risks ;P

    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots
    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots

    Pies need to cool down and rest for a while before you can cut and serve them, in order for the filling to set properly. It is very rare to get the perfect slice with a cherry pie – in 99% of cases, the filling will spread across the plate in no time at all. You can counteract this by creating a more compact filling. For example, with more cornstarch or chia seeds (my insider tip!) added to the filling. Ultimately, however, the consistency of the filling depends on the cherries and how much liquid they release… unfortunately, this is difficult to predict.

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    If you like pies like this one, you should definitely try my Damson Plum Pie – an absolute delight! My Good Old Apple Pie is, of course, equally delicious and the perfect pie to bake all year round. Both are very popular here ;)

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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    For the cherry filling:
    about 36 oz. (1kg) fresh cherries, pitted
    1.4 oz. (40g) butter
    1 cup (200g) muscovado sugar*
    1/4 cup (60ml) cherry juice
    3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp. honey
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp. ground cloves
    2.1 oz. (60g) all-purpose flour
    2 tbsp. cornstarch

    For the pie crust:
    3 3/4 cups (490g) all-purpose flour
    1 tbsp. sugar
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. ground black pepper (optional)
    1 cup (230g) cold butter, in small pieces
    4-6 tbsp. ice water

    For the egg wash:
    1 medium egg yolk
    1-2 tsp. water

    Für die Füllung:
    etwa 1kg Kirschen, entsteint
    40g Butter
    200g Mascobado Zucker*
    60ml Kirschsaft
    3 EL Balsamico Essig
    2 EL Honig
    1 TL Vanille Extrakt
    1/4 TL gemahlene Nelken
    60g Mehl (Type 405)
    2 EL Speisestärke

    Für den Teig:
    490g Mehl (Type 405)
    1 EL Zucker
    1/4 TL Salz
    1/2 TL schwarzer Pfeffer, gemahlen (optional)
    230g kalte Butter, in kleinen Stücken
    4-6 EL Eiswasser

    Für die Eierlasur:
    1 Eigelb (M)
    1-2 TL Wasser

    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots
    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots
    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots
    Balsamic Cherry Pie | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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    1. Als Erstes die Kirschen waschen, trocknen und entsteinen – zur Seite stellen. Die Butter in einen großen Topf geben und bei mittlerer Hitzezufuhr schmelzen lassen. Zucker, Kirschsaft, Balsamico Essig, Honig, Vanille Extrakt und Nelken dazugeben und alles gut verrühren – es sollte sich alles gut verbunden haben. Die Kirschen dazugeben und alles gut vermengen. Mehl und Stärke vermischen und zum Topf mit den Kirschen dazugeben – alles vorsichtig vermengen, damit die Kirschen möglichst nicht zerdrückt werden. Die Mischung bei mittlerer Hitzezufuhr etwa 30 Minuten köcheln lassen, dabei immer wieder umrühren. Den Topf immer im Auge behalten, damit nichts anbrennt. Der Großteil der Kirschen sollte noch intakt sein und die Flüssigkeit im Topf sollte schön angedickt haben. Vom Herd ziehen und abkühlen lassen.

    2. Mehl, Zucker, Salz und Pfeffer (optional) für den Teig in einer großen Schüssel vermischen. Die kalte Butter in kleinen Stücken dazugeben und dann mit einem Teigmischer* zu etwa erbsengroßen Stücken zerteilen. Nach und nach Eiswasser dazugeben und alles verkneten. Sobald der Teig anfängt zusammenzuhalten, wurde genug Wasser dazugegeben.

    3. Eine 26cm (10-inch) Pie Form* leicht einfetten. Etwa 2/3 des Teiges auf einer bemehlten Fläche etwas größer als die Form ausrollen, den Teig dann in die Form legen und am Boden und den Seiten festdrücken. Der Teig sollte am Rand etwa 1cm (0.4 inches) überlappen – alles, was sonst zu viel ist, einfach abschneiden. Den Boden mehrmals mit einer Gabel einstechen. Den verbliebenen Teig ebenfalls ausrollen und Streifen für das Gittermuster ausschneiden. Die Streifen auf einem Stück Backpapier gitterförmig aufeinander legen und dann zusammen mit der Pie Form für etwa 30 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.

    4. Den Ofen auf 190°C (375°F) Ober-/Unterhitze vorheizen. Eigelb und Wasser für die Eierlasur vermischen und bereitstellen. Pie Form und Teiggitter aus dem Kühlschrank nehmen. Die abgekühlte Kirschfüllung in die Form füllen, glatt streichen und dann das Teiggitter auflegen. Den Teig am Rand zusammendrücken und etwas aufhübschen – entweder mit den Fingerspitzen ein Muster in den Teig drücken, oder mit einer Gabel Rillen in den Teig pressen. Den Teig dann mit der Eierlasur bestreichen (nach Möglichkeit nichts in die Füllung darunter laufen lassen) und dann im vorgeheizten Ofen für etwa 80-90 Minuten backen. Der Pie sollte schön Farbe bekommen haben und die Füllung darf hier und da durch das Gitter blubbern. Zwischendurch immer wieder checken – sollte der Pie zu dunkel werden, einfach mit etwas Alufolie oder Backpapier abdecken und weiter backen. Den fertigen Pie aus dem Ofen nehmen und für mindestens 1 Stunde abkühlen lassen. Nach Belieben dann mit Eis oder Vanillesoße servieren.

    1. Wash, dry, and pit the cherries – set aside. Add the butter to a Dutch oven or large pot and melt over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, cherry juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, vanilla extract, and cloves and stir until well combined. Add the cherries and mix them in gently. Combine flour and cornstarch, add it to the cherries, and mix again – be careful and try not to crush any of the cherries. Let the cherries simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring often. Keep an eye on cherries at all times, so nothing can burn. Most of the cherries should still be intact, and the liquid in the pan should have thickened nicely. Remove from the stove and let cool down.

    2. Add the flour, sugar, salt, and pepper (optional) for the pie crust to a large bowl. Add the cold butter in small pieces and cut them into even smaller pieces, using a pastry blender*. Gradually add some ice water and mix/knead everything until the dough starts sticking together.

    3. Lightly grease a 10-inch (26cm) pie dish*. Roll out about 2/3 of the dough on a floured surface into a circle that is slightly larger than the pie dish. Transfer the dough to the pie dish and press it to the bottom and sides to create a nice crust. The dough should overlap the edges by about 0.4 inches (1cm) – remove dough that is not needed. Prick the base several times with a fork. Roll out the remaining dough and cut out strips for the lattice pattern on top of the pie. Place the strips on a piece of baking parchment, creating the lattice pattern, and place both the crust and the strips in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

    4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix the egg yolk and water for the egg wash and set aside. Remove the pie dish and dough strips from the fridge. Pour the cooled cherry filling into the crust, smooth it out, and place the pastry lattice on top. Press the dough along the edges together and create a nice border – either with your fingertips or by pressing a fork into the dough. Brush the pie dough with the egg wash (try not to let anything run into the filling underneath) and bake the pie for about 80-90 minutes. The pie should be golden with the filling bubbling up here and there. Check the pie from time to time – if it’s getting too dark, simply cover it with some aluminum foil or baking parchment and continue baking. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool down for at least 1 hour. Serve with ice cream or vanilla sauce to your liking.

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    • Prep Time: 00:50
    • Cook Time: 01:30
    • Total Time: 02:30
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Pies
    • Cuisine: International
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    An old-fashioned Cherry Pie with a little twist – balsamic vinegar and cloves elevate the already great flavors and turn this pie into a delicious treat!


    Ingredients

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    For the cherry filling:
    about 36 oz. (1kg) fresh cherries, pitted
    1.4 oz. (40g) butter
    1 cup (200g) muscovado sugar*
    1/4 cup (60ml) cherry juice
    3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp. honey
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1/4 tsp. ground cloves
    2.1 oz. (60g) all-purpose flour
    2 tbsp. cornstarch

    For the pie crust:
    3 3/4 cups (490g) all-purpose flour
    1 tbsp. sugar
    1/4 tsp. salt
    1/2 tsp. ground black pepper (optional)
    1 cup (230g) cold butter, in small pieces
    4-6 tbsp. ice water

    For the egg wash:
    1 medium egg yolk
    1-2 tsp. water


    Instructions

    1. Wash, dry, and pit the cherries – set aside. Add the butter to a Dutch oven or large pot and melt over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, cherry juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, vanilla extract, and cloves and stir until well combined. Add the cherries and mix them in gently. Combine flour and cornstarch, add it to the cherries, and mix again – be careful and try not to crush any of the cherries. Let the cherries simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring often. Keep an eye on cherries at all times, so nothing can burn. Most of the cherries should still be intact, and the liquid in the pan should have thickened nicely. Remove from the stove and let cool down.

    2. Add the flour, sugar, salt, and pepper (optional) for the pie crust to a large bowl. Add the cold butter in small pieces and cut them into even smaller pieces, using a pastry blender*. Gradually add some ice water and mix/knead everything until the dough starts sticking together.

    3. Lightly grease a 10-inch (26cm) pie dish*. Roll out about 2/3 of the dough on a floured surface into a circle that is slightly larger than the pie dish. Transfer the dough to the pie dish and press it to the bottom and sides to create a nice crust. The dough should overlap the edges by about 0.4 inches (1cm) – remove dough that is not needed. Prick the base several times with a fork. Roll out the remaining dough and cut out strips for the lattice pattern on top of the pie. Place the strips on a piece of baking parchment, creating the lattice pattern, and place both the crust and the strips in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

    4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix the egg yolk and water for the egg wash and set aside. Remove the pie dish and dough strips from the fridge. Pour the cooled cherry filling into the crust, smooth it out, and place the pastry lattice on top. Press the dough along the edges together and create a nice border – either with your fingertips or by pressing a fork into the dough. Brush the pie dough with the egg wash (try not to let anything run into the filling underneath) and bake the pie for about 80-90 minutes. The pie should be golden with the filling bubbling up here and there. Check the pie from time to time – if it’s getting too dark, simply cover it with some aluminum foil or baking parchment and continue baking. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool down for at least 1 hour. Serve with ice cream or vanilla sauce to your liking.


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    Comments 6

    1. Olga says:
      10 years ago

      Mir feheln die Worte! Es sieht so toll aus!!!

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      • baketotheroots says:
        10 years ago

        Danke Olga :)))

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      • Alex says:
        4 years ago

        Hi Marc,
        das sieht super lecker aus.
        Verwendest du Süß- oder Sauerkirschen oder einen Mix?

        Danke und liebe Grüße, Alex

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        • baketotheroots says:
          4 years ago

          Hi Alex,

          Ich verwende meistens einen Mix – hier aber mehr Süsskirschen.

          VG Marc

          Reply
    2. Ben Maclain | Havocinthekitchen says:
      10 years ago

      I’ve been dying to ask you one question for a long time, Marc! What are you doing with all these fabulous baked dessert you make and post every week? Friends and colleagues are eager to gobble them up, but anyways. I hope, nothing criminal. Okay, maybe smuggling to Canada (with hope) haha? Don’t answer though – I know it’s impolite to ask this kind of questions:) Just curious. Awesome pie, needless to say.

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      • baketotheroots says:
        10 years ago

        I eat them all ALONE!
        Just kidding. I have a lot of friends that want to get fat, so I always have somebody lining up to try something :P

        Cheers & Thxs Ben!
        :)

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