Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of a classic Cherry Pie with a buttery, flaky crust that encases a luscious cherry filling. This homemade dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
For Assembly:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide, shape into discs, wrap, and refrigerate.
- Make Filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Cook until thickened. Cool.
- Assemble Pie: Roll out dough, fit into pie dish. Pour in filling, dot with butter. Add top crust, trim edges, brush with egg, sprinkle sugar.
- Bake: Preheat oven. Bake pie until golden and bubbly. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain first.
- Add a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- Pie can be made a day ahead, stored at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
