Strawberry Cardamom Rose Pie: A Summer Dream

👩‍🍳 Instructions

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   Prepare the Pie Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups flour, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Gradually add ½ cup ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Don’t overmix. Divide the dough in half, flatten each into a disc, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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   Roll Out First Crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the edges, leaving about a ½-inch overhang. Refrigerate the pie plate while preparing the filling.
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   Make the Strawberry Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced strawberries, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, ½ teaspoon rosewater, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Gently toss to combine. Let sit for 10-15 minutes.
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   Fill the Pie: Pour the strawberry filling into the chilled pie crust, mounding it slightly in the center. Dot the top of the filling with 2 tablespoons of small butter pieces.
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   Create the Top Crust: Roll out the second dough disc into an 11-inch circle. Cut into ½-inch wide strips for a lattice top, or place the whole circle over the filling and cut vents. Trim excess dough and crimp the edges of the bottom and top crusts together to seal. Brush the top with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
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   Bake the Pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place pie on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
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   Cool Completely: Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let cool completely for at least 3-4 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to set properly.