We are lucky enough to have a Montmorency Cherry Tree on our property. It's a fairly young tree and this year I got to the cherries before the birds did. I was able to stash away a lovely and very swollen gallon freezer bag full for future use but I used a quart of fresh cherries to cook up this galette. Heaven.
I still haven't found a gluten free pie crust recipe that's a keeper though. Do any of you have any advice, recipes or links for working with gluten free pie crust? I can't bear to go through the rest of the berry and fruit seasons without finding 'the one'. Help!
Those cherries look both beautiful and delicious. Enjoy!
Posted by: Sassafrass | July 11, 2011 at 10:16 AM
Cheers on the cherries! Sorry, not a gluten-free recipe around in my home...I'll keep my ears open, though. I have a friend that has played around with a few. Thanks for the lovely pictures and post! Taste of summer!
Posted by: Tammy | July 11, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Hi, Abi. Gluten-Free Pantry has a good pie crust mix (I think I tend to use more butter than it calls for). Their GF french bread/pizza crust mix is also terrific: I've served it to several non-GF foodies, and they've all been floored by how good it is.
Posted by: Melissa Bramble | July 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM
thanks melissa! you know, i have a box of that in the cupboard i completely forgot about! looking at the box now. do you use the butter flavored shortening or all butter? i think that's why it ended up in the back of the cupboard b/c i didn't have shortening on hand.
Posted by: Abi | July 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I rarely delve into the gluten-free, even though I am fascinated by the idea. I'm thinking of trying this recipe from Gluten-Free Girl. Here's the link
We're Having a Pie Party
Posted by: Dahlia | July 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM
oh..cherries..i love them..the look of them especially but of course they are delicious..your photos are scrumptious..jane
Posted by: teawithhazel | July 11, 2011 at 06:36 PM
These are my favorite cherries!! They make the best cherry jam. It tastes like you are eating cherry pie everytime you spread it on something. Try: http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/desserts/r/almondpiecrust.htm
Posted by: Lynn | July 11, 2011 at 06:42 PM
aren't they delicious?! i had to freeze the first batch because i didn't have time but i wanted to make jam with some of them. thanks for the link! i assume you bake it first a bit, fill it and then continue with your recipe?
Posted by: Abi | July 11, 2011 at 08:54 PM
thanks jane :)
Posted by: Abi | July 11, 2011 at 08:55 PM
thanks dahlia! lots of info there. her book was the first ones i read when i was diagnosed.
Posted by: Abi | July 11, 2011 at 08:57 PM
Truly, I have only used it for pumpkin pie. I do prebake for the 10 minutes and let it cool before filling and baking again. I found hazelnut flour at a local market and want to try that with a chocolate filling. I enjoy visiting your blog, thanks!
Posted by: Lynn | July 12, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Hi there Abi. I used brazil nuts and honey for my pie crust. The draw back is it's nearly impossible to get a crust on top. My friend just gave me Gluten Free baking for dummies, but I haven't tried any pie crust recipes in there.
Posted by: Kathy | July 12, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Oh! and Montmorecy cherries are my absolute favorite! though, in truth, I've not found a cherry I didn't like.
Posted by: Kathy | July 12, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Butter all the way! ;-D
Posted by: Melissa Bramble | July 12, 2011 at 02:49 PM
Will trade fat quarters for cherries!
Posted by: Waterwheel House Quilt Shop | July 13, 2011 at 09:09 AM
oh the pie does look delicious, and what a beautiful tree you have. Thank you for letting us visit, we are so happy to have met you and your lovely family. we came home to baby chicks!
Posted by: nadia | July 14, 2011 at 10:21 PM
nadia, that is just the best news! i am so happy to hear it. meeting you guys was the exclamation point on a truly lovely day for me :) stop in again soon!
Posted by: Abi | July 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I'm discovering your blog and your corner of Vermont via Nadia. The two of you make me long to hug baby chicks and pick cherries right out of the tree... but my life is in Los Angeles, a world of difference.
Posted by: corine | July 20, 2011 at 05:10 PM