Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this homemade cherry pie with a thick, flavorful filling that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Perfect for showcasing fresh or frozen tart cherries in a buttery, flaky crust.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 2 9-inch pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Cherry Filling:
- 6 cups fresh or frozen tart cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Cherry Filling: Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble Pie: Line pie dish with crust, add filling, top with second crust or lattice. Brush with egg wash and sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Best with sour (Montmorency) cherries
- Add extra cornstarch for juicy cherries
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
