Old-Fashioned Poor Man’s Cherry Pie
A delightful cherry pie that captures the essence of summer with its flaky crust and sweet, tart filling.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh or canned cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough for a perfectly baked pie.
- Mix the pitted cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until well coated.
- Pour the cherry filling into your pie crust and dot with pieces of butter.
- Place the top crust over the pie, pressing the edges to seal.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool the pie for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg