Cherry-Berry Pie with Agave Nectar All-Butter Crust
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December 9, 2024
This Cherry-Berry Pie with Agave Nectar All-Butter Crust is a luscious, fruit-filled dessert with a perfectly flaky, golden crust! The combination of sweet cherries, mixed berries, and a touch of agave nectar creates a naturally sweet and tangy filling that bursts with flavor in every bite.
Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday celebrations, or any time you crave a homemade fruit pie, this dessert pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. The all-butter crust, enriched with a hint of citrus essence, adds the perfect balance of richness and crispiness to this irresistible pie!
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Ingredients:
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| 3.5tablespoons agave | |
| 0.25cup agave nectar sweet, (again, not needed if your fruit is ) | |
| 0.5cup almond flour | |
| 8ounces berries mixed, frozen, thawed | |
| 2sticks butter very cold, cut into cubes, (I freeze mine) | |
| 16ounces cherries frozen, thawed | |
| 0.25cup coconut flour sifted | |
| 1cup flour all-purpose | |
| 3tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed | |
| 0.5teaspoon orange extract | |
| 3tablespoons tapioca flour (or corn starch or arrowroot) | |
| 0.75cup pastry flour whole wheat |
Directions
1.
(Make the Crust) Prepare Dry Ingredients
In a food processor, pulse the dry ingredients 5-6 times to combine.
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2.
Incorporate Butter
1. Add 2 sticks of very cold butter (frozen is best), cut into cubes. | 2. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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3.
Add Liquid Ingredients
1. Gradually add agave nectar and Fiore di Sicilia flavoring (or substitute with orange extract), one tablespoon at a time. | 2. Watch for the dough to just come together.
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4.
Shape and Chill
1. Divide the dough into two portions, one slightly larger than the other. | 2. Shape each into a flat, round disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
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5.
(Make the Filling) Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix all the filling ingredients until well combined (the mixture will be liquid).
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6.
(Assemble the Pie) Prepare the Bottom Crust
1. Remove the larger dough disk from the refrigerator and let it warm slightly to make rolling easier. | 2. Roll it out to fit your pie dish. Patch any tears as needed—imperfections won’t show after baking. | 3. Line the pie dish with the crust, wrap it in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
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7.
Fill the Pie
1. Pour the prepared filling into the chilled crust. | 2. Wrap the filled pie in plastic and refrigerate while you prepare the top crust.
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8.
Decorate the Top
1. Roll out the smaller dough disk. Use cookie cutters to cut out decorative shapes or create a lattice. | 2. Arrange the shapes or lattice over the pie, ensuring to leave spaces for steam to escape.
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9.
Bake the Pie
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Cover the edges of the crust with foil to prevent over-browning. | 2. Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and bake until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
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10.
Cool and Serve
Let the pie cool completely before serving to allow the filling to set. Enjoy!
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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