Description
Homemade Cherry Pie features a sweet and tart cherry filling in a flaky crust, offering comfort and nostalgia in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Homemade Pie Crust or 1 All Butter Pie Crust (store-bought)
- 4 and 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted, halved, and quartered
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon cold unsalted butter
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 Tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Optional: Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a 9-inch pie dish by greasing and lining it with one pie crust.
- In a large bowl, combine the pitted and quartered cherries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix gently to coat the cherries and set aside in the refrigerator.
- Roll out the second pie crust into a 12-inch circle. For a lattice topping, cut the crust into strips.
- Transfer the cherry filling into the prepared pie crust, ensuring the cherries are evenly distributed. Drizzle any leftover juice (thickened in a saucepan) over the filling, and dot the mixture with cold butter pieces.
- If using a lattice crust, weave the strips over the filling, pressing the edges to seal. If using a whole top crust, cut slits to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with a mixture of egg wash (egg and milk). Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and continue baking for 30-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 3-4 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Make sure to use fresh cherries for the best flavor, or thaw and drain frozen cherries.
- Allow the pie to cool completely for better slicing.
- For a twist, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.
- If the crust browns too quickly, cover it loosely with foil to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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