Name: Sweet Cherry Pie with Toasted Almonds
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 6 h 50 min
Yield: one 9-inch pie
Ingredients: Homemade Pie Crust (my recipe makes 2 crusts; 1 for bottom 1 for top); 4 cups halved pitted fresh cherries*; 1/2 cup (38g) fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries*; 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup (100-150g) granulated sugar*; 1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch; 1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (it's delicious!); 1 Tablespoon (14g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; egg wash: 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk; 1/3 cup (28g) sliced almonds; optional: coarse sugar for garnish