Directions
- Make the dough: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, salt, baking powder, and xanthan gum. Blend until well combined. Add apple cider vinegar and cubed butter, blending until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Fold in the egg until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Form the dough into a ball, then divide it into two pieces, keeping one slightly larger. Flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the crust: Remove the larger disk from the freezer. Place between two sheets of parchment paper and roll out to an 11-inch circle. Freeze for another 30 minutes.
- Pre-bake the crust: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 9-inch pie dish. Press the flattened dough into the dish, smoothing edges and filling gaps. Cover edges with foil and par-bake for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine cherries, cranberries, lemon juice, powdered sugar, cornstarch, and xanthan gum. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the lattice top: Roll out the second disk of dough between parchment sheets to about ½-inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter to cut even strips.
- Assemble the pie: Remove par-baked crust and discard foil. Drain excess liquid from filling and spoon it into the crust. Lay lattice strips over the top in a crisscross pattern. Brush the crust with egg yolk, then melted butter.
- Bake the pie: Bake for 45–50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling. Let the pie cool completely before serving.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 40 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Difficulty: Medium
Variations & Substitutions
- Substitute cherries with blueberries, raspberries, or mixed berries for a seasonal twist.
- Use ghee or coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free crust.
- Swap cornstarch with arrowroot powder for a paleo-friendly thickener.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the filling for added depth of flavor.
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