Ground Cherry Pie – A Golden, Sweet-Tart Rustic Dessert
Ground Cherry Pie is a rustic dessert made with sweet-tart ground cherries and a flaky crust.It offers a unique flavor similar to pineapple and citrus.Simple ingredients create a rich, jammy filling.Perfect for summer or harvest season baking.A traditional farmhouse-style dessert.Both comforting and refreshingly different.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 3 cups ground cherries (husked and rinsed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter (cubed)
- 5–6 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- In a bowl, mix ground cherries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Prepare pie dough by mixing flour and salt, then cutting in butter until crumbly.
- Add ice water gradually to form a dough.
- Divide dough into two portions and roll out one for the bottom crust.
- Place crust in pie dish and add the filling.
- Dot the filling with butter.
- Roll out the second dough portion and place over the filling.
- Seal edges, cut slits for steam, and crimp edges.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before slicing to allow filling to set.
Notes
- Remove husks completely before using cherries.
- Adjust sugar based on fruit sweetness.
- Let pie cool fully for best slicing.
- Use a glass dish to monitor crust browning.
- Cinnamon is optional but adds warmth.
- Fresh fruit works best for flavor.
- Venting the top crust prevents sogginess.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.