Homemade Cherry Pie
A delightful balance of sweet and tart, perfectly encapsulated within a golden brown crust, making it ideal for summer picnics and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract in a large bowl. Stir until cherries are well coated.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour the cherry filling into the crust, distributing it evenly, and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Seal and flute the edges, cutting slits in the top crust.
- Brush the top of the pie with a beaten egg.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the pie cool before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or homemade whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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