Spooky Cherry Pie -Dive into the Halloween spirit with a delectably eerie twist on a classic dessert.

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Spooky Cherry Pie

Get into the Halloween spirit with our Spooky Cherry Pie recipe! A perfect blend of sweetness and scariness, this pie is not just a treat to the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Learn how to make this frightfully delightful dessert that’s sure to be the ghostly hit of your Halloween gathering

Total Time

1:45 Minutes

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

12 Ingredients

Calories

714

Step 1

Prepare the Cherry Filling:In a large saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. If you want a spookier color, add a few drops of red food coloring.

Step 2

Place the mixture over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently until it thickens, roughly 10 minutes. It should be bubbling and the sauce transparent.

Step 3

Remove from heat, then gently stir in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and almond extract if using. Allow this to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Preheat the Oven:Position a rack in the lower third of your oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C).

Step 4

Arrange the Bottom Crust:Roll out one pie crust and transfer it to a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring it’s centered. Let the excess dough hang over the edge.

Step 5

Pour the cooled cherry filling into the crust and dot with pieces of cold butter.

Step 6

Craft a Spooky Face on the Top Crust:Roll out your second crust on a lightly floured surface, large enough to cover the pie.

Step 7

Now, to create your spooky masterpiece: use a sharp paring knife to carve out a scary face, considering this your “jack-o’-lantern” pie. Be creative with the eyes, nose, and jagged mouth. Remove the excess dough from the cutouts.

Step 8

Carefully place the top crust over the filling, centering the face design to make a creepy impression.

Step 9

Final Touches before Baking:Trim, seal, and flute the edges of the crust as desired. Make sure to seal the edges well to prevent the filling from oozing out.

Step 10

Beat the egg and water together to create an egg wash, and brush this mixture over the top crust (avoid brushing the cutout portions if you prefer them to remain crisp).

Step 11

Place the pie onto a larger baking sheet to catch any drippings.

Step 12

Baking the Pie:Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling through the scary face cutouts.

Step 13

If the edges of your crust start browning too quickly, cover them with a pie shield or aluminum foil.

Step 14

Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for 3-4 hours to allow the filling to set.

Step 15

Serving:Serve your spooky cherry pie in the spirit of Halloween! Pair it with whipped cream or ice cream for an extra treat, maybe even adding a few candy spiders or other creepy garnishments for a fun, festive touch.

2 Cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted

1 Cup granulated sugar

2 Tbsp cornstarch

1/4 Tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 Tsp vanilla extract

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1/8 Tsp almond extract (optional)

2 pre-made pie crusts or homemade pie dough

1 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces

1 large egg (for egg wash)

1 Tbsp water (for egg wash)

Red food coloring (optional, for added eeriness)

UNROLL Shortcrust Pastry Sheet, 320 g

₹179.00

Puramate Liquid Food Colour - Red, 30 ml bottle

₹35.00

Yojana Poultry White Power Eggs, 6 pcs

Amul Butter

₹58.00

Keya Lemon Juice Concentrate 500 ml

₹235.00

Harveys Flavouring Essence - Vanilla, 28 ml

₹59.00

SNAPIN Cinnamon/Dalchini Powder, 45 g

₹99.00

Weikfield Cornflour, 100 g Carton

₹30.00

Madhur Sugar -Refined 500g

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