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    Home » Recipes » Pies

    Published: Jul 3, 2014 · Updated: Jan 29, 2023 by Becky Sue

    Cherry Bourbon Pie

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    Cherry Bourbon Pie
    Broad stripes and bright stars decorate this Cherry Bourbon Pie.

    It's July in America and y'all know what that means....beers, buds, bbqs, blowing stuff up and Bourbon Cherry Pie. While these are some of the reasons I love this country, they are a big metaphorical slice of what makes living in the land of the free so exceptional. A lot of us tend to take our freedoms for granted, whether it's freedom of speech, the right to vote or simply the liberty of instantly streaming any 80's buttrock music video we desire (thank you YouTube and Warrant for providing us with this American classic). As Americans, it's important that we recognize how lucky we were just to be Born in the USA.

    The relaxed summer vibe that comes with the 4th is a powerful thing where I come from. Folks go all in to show their patriotism by filling up on tater pigs (it's a real thing) and loading up on (possibly illegal) fireworks/explosives just to see who can create the biggest bang. Since I can't be back in my old stomping grounds celebrating with my family this holiday, I did the next best thing and came up with a recipe for a true American pie.  This recipe for Cherry Bourbon Pie with a stars and stripes design is pretty patriotic. Made with sweet locally grown cherries, Kentucky straight bourbon and a crust as buttery as a biscuit, this pie is basically 'Merica on a plate. The bourbon mellows the sweetness of the cherries and the orange and bitters bring a touch of Old Fashioned americana to the filling. My All Butter Vodka Pie Dough wraps the bourbon cherry filling in a flaky blanket of broad stripes and bright stars launching your tastebuds higher than a bottle rocket.

    So, as the skies light up and the drinks go down this Independence Day, remember to be grateful for your freedom. And maybe if you're feeling extra thankful, give a little fist bump to those who poured your beer, grilled your dog or baked your pie. Happy Birthday America!

    Cherry Bourbon Pie Filling Ingredients
    Cherries, bourbon, orange peel and bitters give this pie a unique and deeply rooted Old Fashioned American flavor.
    Pie Plate
    Slightly aggressive, sure. But I understand the urgency demanded by this pie plate.
    pitted and halved cherries
    Pit and halve the cherries, this will get messy and take some time so crank some Hank Williams Sr. and saddle up.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Bourbon
    Add the sugars, orange peel and bourbon to the cherries and stir until the sugars start to dissolve.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie
    Once the cherries have soaked in the bourbon and sugars for 15 or so minutes, add the tapioca starch to get the thickening going.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Roll
    Flour a clean surface to roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Dough Cut
    Gently roll the pie dough into the pie pan and trim the edges leaving a 1" overhang all the way around.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Stripes
    I like using a straight edge and a pastry wheel to cut perfectly straight and even stripes.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Stars
    Cut tiny stars from the leftover stripes.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Shell Fill
    Fill the shell with cooled filling.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Sriped
    Add stripes allowing the them to hang over the edges.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Formed
    Fold the edges under all the way around and pinch the edges as you desire.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Egg Wash
    Add the stars along the stripes.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Brush
    Gently brush the crust with egg wash being careful not to nudge the stars.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Sprinkle
    Sprinkle the top of the crust with turbinado sugar.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Prebake
    Chill the entire pie for at least 20 minutes before baking to be sure it will maintain it's shape while baking.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie Close Crust
    She's my Bourbon Cherry Pie!
    Cherry Bourbon Pie
    I asked D to take a photo of me because this dress and pie combo just screams Americana but I kept spilling cherry juice all over the floor and I kept laughing.  It was nearly impossible to get a decent shot because I couldn't stop giggling. I am definitely meant to live behind the camera.
    Cherry Bourbon Pie
    This is the best we could do. But, how cute is this dress....right?!
    Cherry Bourbon Pie
    Cherry Bourbon Pie, I salute you.
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    Cherry Bourbon Pie

    CHERRY BOURBON PIE


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    • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
    • Yield: 8
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    This Cherry Bourbon Pie combines red cherries, Kentucky bourbon, a buttery stars and bars crust and a touch of orange zest and bitters to bring an Old Fashioned Americana twist to the classic Cherry Pie.


    Ingredients

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    All Butter Vodka Dough Recipe

    • 1 batch (2 disks) of my All Butter Vodka Dough (- see link in instructions)

    CHERRY BOURBON PIE FILLING

    • 5-6 cups fresh red cherries, pitted and halved
    • orange 1 2 strips of zest and 2 tablespoons of juice
    • ¼ cup bourbon (+ 1 teas)
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • 2 tbsp tapioca starch
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teas pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teas bitters
    • 1 tbsp turbinado sugar

    Instructions

    All Butter Vodka Dough Recipe

    1. You will need a single batch (2 disks, one for the top crust and one for the bottom crust) of prepared pie dough, you can't go wrong with my All Butter Vodka Dough Recipe.

    CHERRY BOURBON PIE FILLING

    1. Pit and halve 5-6 cups of cherries and set aside in a mixing bowl. Peel two 1" wide strips of orange peel and add to cherries.
    2. Combine the cherries, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ¼ cup of bourbon and orange juice in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
    3. Add tapioca starch and simmer mixture over medium/low heat for about 5 minutes, until it begins to thicken.
    4. Remove from heat and remove orange peel. Stir in vanilla and bitters. Transfer to a mixing bowl and refrigerate the filling until cool, about an hour.

    ASSEMBLING & BAKING THE PIE

    1. Place oven rack in the lower third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.
    2. Remove dough disks from refrigerator and roll out the first disk into a 12" round on a lightly floured surface. Gently transfer the dough disk into a 9" pan, leaving a 1" overhang all the way around. Let it chill in the fridge while you prepare the rest.
    3. Roll the second dough disk out into a 12" round and cut desired top crust design. To create the stripes and stars, first slice the dough round into 1" strips using a straight edge and a pastry wheel. 
    4. Pour the cherry filling into the prepared pie shell. Use the cut strips to create a stripe design over the filling. Cut little stars from the remaining pie dough and decorate the pie as desired.
    5. Mix the egg and 1 teaspoon of bourbon together in a small bowl. Gently brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
    6. Bake for 20 minutes on 400°F. Lower the oven temperature to 350° and bake for another 25-35 minutes until the crust is a deep golden color.
    7. Allow to cool for at least an hour before enjoying. FYI, you have all the mixings to make yourself an Old Fashioned so why not pour yourself one while you wait. 

    Notes

    My All Butter Vodka Dough Recipe is a no-fail recipe that works great for all types of pies.

    • Prep Time: 2 hours
    • Cook Time: 55 minutes
    • Category: Dessert, pie
    • Cuisine: American

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    1. Cece Leskova says

      July 06, 2014 at 10:15 am

      YUM! It looks delicious and absolutely gorgeous!

      • Becky Sue says

        July 14, 2014 at 10:59 am

        Thank you, Cece. That is so sweet of you to say. 😀

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