Classic Cherry Pie (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 28 ounces pitted cherries (5 heaping cups).
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
03 - 1 cup sugar.
04 - 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
05 - 1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon tapioca starch.
06 - Double pie crust dough.
07 - 1 large egg (optional).
08 - 1 large egg yolk (optional).
09 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional).
10 - 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (optional).

# Instructions:

01 - Combine cherries, lemon juice, sugar, salt and tapioca starch. Pour into pie shell.
02 - Add top crust as desired. Trim excess, chill 30 minutes.
03 - Optional: Brush chilled crust with egg wash mixture.
04 - Bake at 400°F for 1 hour until golden. Cover with foil, bake 15 minutes more until center bubbles.
05 - Cool to 85°F (about 3 hours) before slicing.

# Notes:

01 - Can use fresh or frozen cherries.
02 - Mix sweet and sour cherries for best flavor.
03 - Look for cassava-based tapioca starch.

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