Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this Homemade Cherry Pie, made with a flaky, buttery pie crust and a juicy cherry filling. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- Homemade Pie Crust or All Butter Pie Crust (both recipes make 2 crusts, 1 for bottom and 1 for top)
Filling:
- 4 and 1/2 cups halved & quartered pitted fresh cherries
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon (14g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk
- optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust
Instructions
- The crust: Prepare either pie crust recipe through step 5. The pie dough needs to chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before using.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, stir the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract together until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate.
- Roll out the chilled pie dough: Roll out one disc of chilled dough and place in a pie dish. Fill with cherry mixture and refrigerate.
- Reduce the cherry juice: Cook the leftover juice until slightly thickened, then pour over cherries in filling.
- Arrange the lattice: Roll out the other disc of dough and create a lattice top. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar, and chill.
- Bake: Preheat oven, place pie on a baking sheet, and bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375°F and bake for 30–40 minutes.
- Cool: Cool the pie for at least 3–4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Prepare pie 1 day in advance or freeze for later.
- Use a mix of halved and quartered cherries for best results.
- If using sour cherries, adjust sugar accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 150mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 45mg
