Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this classic Cherry Pie. With a buttery crust and a juicy cherry filling, this homemade dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Crust:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Assemble Pie: Roll out one pie crust into a dish, add filling, dot with butter, top with second crust, seal edges, and vent if needed.
- Bake: Brush top with egg wash, sprinkle sugar, and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool before slicing.
Notes
- If using frozen cherries, do not thaw before mixing.
- Enhance flavor with a splash of vanilla extract.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
