Happy 4th of July!
Celebrate this day without a pie? Impossible! ;) Cherry pie is one of those classics everybody loves, right?
I mean what is not to love?! Flaky, buttery crust and delicious cherries for the filling! Only if you are able to hold yourself back not eating the cherries before you even started baking of course :P

This recipe is a variation of the classic cherry pie you probably all know. It has some balsamic vinegar in the filling that pairs perfectly with the sweet and sourness of the cherries. In combination with the earthy flavors of the muscovado sugar and the cloves you get a really nice and interesting flavor combination! I might sound like a salesman that wants to get rid of an old car, but that is not the case ;) It is just a great pie – that’s all!
Note: The original recipe asks for black pepper in the crust – it is kind of special and I liked it, but not everybody does I guess – so I stated it as optional in the recipe ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
36 oz. (1kg) cherries, pitted
3 tbsp. (40g) butter
2 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup (60ml) cherry juice
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup (200g) muscovado sugar
1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. cornstarch
For the crust:
1 cup (230g) cold butter
3 3/4 cups (490g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
4-6 tbsp. ice water
For the egg wash:
1 egg yolk
1-2 tsp. water
1kg Kirschen, entsteint
40g Butter
2 EL Honig
3 EL Balsamico Essig
60ml Kirschsaft
1 TL Vanille Extrakt
1/4 TL gemahlene Nelken
200g Mascobado Zucker
60g Mehl (Type 00 oder 405)
2 EL Speisestärke
Für den Teig:
230g kalte Butter
490g Mehl (Type 00 oder 405)
1 EL Zucker
1/4 TL Salz
1/2 TL Schwarzer Pfeffer, gemahlen
4-6 EL Eiswasser
Für die Glasur:
1 Eigelb
1-2 TL Wasser



DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. For the crust the butter should be real cold. Cut it into small pieces, add to a bowl and put it back in the fridge for 10 min. Add flour, sugar, salt and pepper to a large bowl and mix. Add the diced butter and toss, so every piece of butter is covered with the flour mix. Cut the butter into even smaller pieces by using a dough scraper until you get pea-sizes pieces of butter. Gradually add the ice water while stirring with the dough scraper or a wooden spoon. The dough is fine when it starts sticking together when you squeeze it between your fingers – if it still crumbles, you should add some more water.
3. Use roughly 2/3 of the dough for the crust. Roll out the dough for the crust on a floured surface to a thickness of about 0.4 inches (1cm) – it will be quite flaky, but that is fine. Grease a 10 inch (26cm) pie dish and place the dough in the dish. Press to the bottom and sides, cut off overlapping dough. Roll out the remaining dough and cut out stripes for the lattice pattern to cover the pie. Place the stripes on a wooden board and place together with the crust in the fridge and cool for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190°C). For the egg wash whisk egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Set aside. Pour the cherry filling into the pie crust and arrange the lattice strips on top of the filling. Cut off overlapping dough. I had enough dough remaining to form a ring around the pie, but that is not necessary – just press the stripes on the edges of the crust and you’re good to go. Brush with the egg wash and bake in the oven for 75-90 minutes. If you have egg wash left, you can brush the lattice again halfway through the baking time. If the crust darkens too much, cover with aluminum foil. Remove from the oven and let cool down for at least 1 hour. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
2. Für den Teig sollte die Butter sehr kalt sein. In kleine Stücke schneiden, in eine Schüssel geben und für etwa 10 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen. In einer großen Schüssel das Mehl mit Zucker, Salz und Pfeffer vermischen. Die kleingeschnittene kalte Butter zugeben und etwas mit dem Mehl vermengen – die Butterstückchen sollten möglichst überall mit Mehl bedeckt sein. Mit einem Teigschaber die Butter im Mehl zu etwas erbsengroßen Stücken zerteilen. Nach und nach etwas Eiswasser zugeben und mit dem Teigschaber oder einem Holzlöffel verrühren. Der Teig ist perfekt, wenn er etwas zusammenklebt, sobald man ihn mit den Fingern zusammendrückt. Bröselt er noch zu sehr, etwas mehr Eiswasser zugeben.
3. Etwa 2/3 des Teiges für den Boden verwenden. Den Teig auf einer bemehlten Fläche ausrollen – er sollte etwas größer als die Form und etwa 1cm (0.4 inches) dick sein. Eine 26cm (10 inch) Pie Form fetten, den Teig hineinlegen und festdrücken – überstehenden Teig abschneiden. Den verbliebenen Teig ebenfalls ausrollen und Streifen für das Gittermuster ausschneiden. Auf ein Holzbrett legen und zusammen mit dem Boden für 30 Minuten in den Kühlschrank stellen.
4. Den Ofen auf 190°C (375°F) vorheizen. Für die Glasur das Eigelb mit Wasser vermischen und zur Seite stellen. Die Kirschfüllung in die Form füllen und die Teigstreifen gitterförmig darauf legen. Überlappenden Teig abschneiden. Bei mir blieb genug Teig übrig um noch einen Rand zu formen – das ist aber nicht notwendig – einfach die Teigstreifen gut mit dem Rand zusammendrücken. Mit der Glasur einstreichen und im Ofen für 75-90 Minuten backen. Sollte von der Eigelb-Mixtur noch etwas übrig sein, kann man den Kuchen nach der Hälfte der Backzeit noch einmal damit bestreichen. Sollte die Oberfläche zu dunkel werden, einfach mit Alufolie abdecken. Aus dem Ofen nehmen und für mind. 1 Stunde abkühlen lassen. Mit Vanilleeis servieren.



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Balsamic Cherry Pie
- Prep Time: 90
- Cook Time: 90
- Total Time: 180
Ingredients
For the filling
- 36 oz. (1kg) cherries, pitted
- 3 tbsp. (40g) butter
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cherry juice
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1 cup (200g) muscovado sugar
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. cornstarch
For the crust
- 1 cup (230g) cold butter
- 3 3/4 cups (490g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper (optional)
- 4–6 tbsp. ice water
For the egg wash
- 1 egg yolk
- 1–2 tsp. water
Instructions
- Start with the filling. Add the butter to large pot and let melt over medium heat. Add honey, vinegar, cherry juice, vanilla extract, ground cloves and sugar. Mix until just combined. Add the pitted cherries and mix gently. In a small bowl mix flour and cornstarch and add to the pot. Mix all carefully, try not to damage the cherries. Let the mix simmer over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes – stir from time to time. Be careful, the mix tends to burn fast, if you don’t keep an eye on it. The filling should thicken. Remove from heat and set aside.
- For the crust the butter should be real cold. Cut it into small pieces, add to a bowl and put it back in the fridge for 10 min. Add flour, sugar, salt and pepper (optional) to a large bowl and mix. Add the diced butter and toss, so every piece of butter is covered with the flour mix. Cut the butter into even smaller pieces by using a dough scraper until you get pea-sizes pieces of butter. Gradually add the ice water while stirring with the dough scraper or a wooden spoon. The dough is fine when it starts sticking together when you squeeze it between your fingers – if it still crumbles, you should add some more water.
- Use roughly 2/3 of the dough for the crust. Roll out the dough for the crust on a floured surface to a thickness of about 0.4 inches (1cm) – it will be quite flaky, but that is fine. Grease a 10 inch (26cm) pie dish and place the dough in the dish. Press to the bottom and sides, cut off overlapping dough. Roll out the remaining dough and cut out stripes for the lattice pattern to cover the pie. Place the stripes on a wooden board and place together with the crust in the fridge and cool for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190°C). For the egg wash whisk egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Set aside. Pour the cherry filling into the pie crust and arrange the lattice strips on top of the filling. Cut off overlapping dough. I had enough dough remaining to form a ring around the pie, but that is not necessary – just press the stripes on the edges of the crust and you’re good to go. Brush with the egg wash and bake in the oven for 75-90 minutes. If you have egg wash left, you can brush the lattice again halfway through the baking time. If the crust darkens too much, cover with aluminum foil. Remove from the oven and let cool down for at least 1 hour. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Enjoy baking!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
Mir feheln die Worte! Es sieht so toll aus!!!
Danke Olga :)))
Hi Marc,
das sieht super lecker aus.
Verwendest du Süß- oder Sauerkirschen oder einen Mix?
Danke und liebe Grüße, Alex
Hi Alex,
Ich verwende meistens einen Mix – hier aber mehr Süsskirschen.
VG Marc
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.
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!
:)