Copycat McDonald's Cherry Pie
If you have a cherry craving, don't think twice about going to the drive thru. This wonderful recipe for Copycat McDonald's Cherry Pie is better than the real thing and you can make it in the comfort of your own kitchen. You'll absolutely flip for the crumbly crust and the sweet cherry filling of this fantastic pie recipe. Forget fast food and make your own with this fun twist on a famous recipe.
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Ingredients
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 4 tablespoon cherry pie filling
- 1 egg or 1/2 tablespoon butter, melted (optional)
- Sugar in the Raw (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line an insulated baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust work surface with flour. Ball up the refrigerated crust dough and knead it a few times. Roll it out to approximately 10"x6."
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Cut rectangle in half so that you have two 5x6 pieces. Place dough rectangles onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Spoon 2 tablespoons of cherry pie filling onto each of the dough rectangles.
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Fold rectangle lengthwise to encase the filling. Press edges closed with fingers, use a little water on your fingertips to help seal. Press the edges with the tines of a fork.
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If desired, brush the dough with egg wash (one egg beaten with 1/2 teaspoon water) or melted butter.
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Cut slits in the top of the dough to allow steam to escape during cooking.
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If you like, sprinkle with Sugar in the Raw. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire racks.