Sweet Cherry Pie

Line a 9-inch pie plate with half of the pie crust Line a 9-inch pie plate with half of the pie crust. Pile wre in the cherries, sprinkling over the cherries any additional sugar-cornstarch mixture that did not stick to the fruit.In a small bowl, whisk the egg to form a wash.

Prepare the top crust, adding decorative cutouts or cutting lattice strips if desired. Cover the top of the pie with the prepared top crust, sealing the edges with the egg wash and cutting vents if needed.Brush the top of the crust with the egg wash, and sprinkle over a light coating of sugar.

Place the pie in the oven and bake until the crust is a rich golden color and the filling is bubbly and thick, about 1 hour and 15 minutes; rotate the pie halfway through for even coloring, and wre tent if needed to prevent over-coloring.