Description
This classic baked fresh cherry pie features a flaky double crust filled with sweet, juicy cherries enhanced by almond and vanilla extracts. Perfectly golden and bubbling, it’s a timeless dessert to enjoy any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
Filling
- 4 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white sugar
- 4 cups pitted cherries
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Place the bottom crust inside a 9-inch pie pan, and set the top crust aside, keeping it covered to prevent drying.
- Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick-cooking tapioca, salt, white sugar, pitted cherries, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Stir gently to mix and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes to thicken.
- Assemble Pie: Pour the cherry filling into the prepared bottom crust. Dot the filling evenly with small pieces of butter to add richness during baking.
- Top Crust: Cover the filling with the top crust, trim any excess dough, and flute the edges to seal. Cut vents or slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the pie on a foil-lined cookie sheet to catch any possible drips during the baking process, protecting your oven.
- Bake: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the crust turns a beautiful golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for several hours to let the filling set properly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using fresh, ripe cherries yields the best flavor and texture.
- Quick-cooking tapioca helps thicken the filling and prevent it from becoming watery.
- Cooling the pie completely is essential for clean slices and optimal filling consistency.
- For a shinier crust, you can brush the top crust with an egg wash before baking.
- If you prefer a sweeter or tarter pie, adjust sugar according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
