Lattice Cherry Pie Recipe

• 5 cups fresh pitted and stemmed Bing cherries (about 1 pound 13 ounces)
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
• Flour, for dusting the work surface
• 2 recipes Basic Pie Dough
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon sanding sugar

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Set a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil on the rack.
3. Combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, ginger, and salt in a large bowl and mix until the cherries are well coated; let sit at room temperature while you roll the dough, at least 20 minutes.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disk into a round approximately 12 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
5. Line a 9-inch pie plate with the dough, trimming off any excess but leaving enough to cover the edges of the plate; place in the refrigerator while you roll out the second disk of dough.
6. Roll the second disk into a round approximately 12 inches in diameter and 1/4 inch thick.
7. Cut into 12 (1-inch-wide) strips.
8. Stir the cherry filling to evenly incorporate all the juices, then turn it into the prepared pie plate.
9. Dot the butter over the top of the filling.
10. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and water together until smooth, then lightly brush the exposed edge of the crust with the egg wash.
11. To make the lattice, evenly space 6 dough strips parallel to one another vertically across the filling.
12. Pull every other strip toward you, folding it in half.
13. Lay one strip horizontally in the center of the pie.
14. Unfold the folded strips over top of the horizontal strip, then fold the ones that are now under the horizontal strip back toward you.
15. Place a second strip horizontally about 1/2 inch from the first.
16. Unfold the folded strips to cover the second horizontal strip.
17. Repeat with a third strip at an equal distance from the second so half of the pie is now covered.
18. Return to the center, lay a horizontal strip on the unwoven side of the pie, and repeat with the remaining strips.
19. Trim the overhanging strips flush with the pie and, using your fingers or the back of a fork, crimp the dough to seal.
20. Brush the top and edges of the pie with egg wash and sprinkle with the sanding sugar.
21. Place the pie on the heated baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
22. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking the pie until the crust is golden brown and the juices are bubbling, about 1 hour.
23. Remove to a wire rack and cool at least 1 hour before serving.

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/lattice-cherry-pie-11960 (may not work)