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Method
Make it happen
- 01
Rub flour and butter into crumbs, add first sugar and enough cold water to bind. Divide dough 2:1 and chill 30 minutes.
- 02
Heat oven to 180°C fan. Roll larger portion into a 23 cm pie dish. Mix cherries with extra sugar, cornflour and cinnamon and fill shell.
- 03
Roll smaller dough portion and cut strips. Weave over filling, crimp edges and brush pastry with beaten egg.
- 04
Bake 40–45 minutes until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Cool at least 45 minutes for filling to thicken.