Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this Homemade Cherry Pie. Made with a buttery pie crust and filled with a mix of halved and quartered fresh cherries, this classic dessert is 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.
- Roll out the chilled pie dough: On a floured work surface, roll out one of the discs of chilled dough.
- Pour the leftover juice into a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until juice has slightly reduced and thickened.
- Arrange the lattice: Roll the dough into a circle, cut into strips, and weave into a lattice pattern over the filling.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Bake the pie for 20 minutes, then reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 30–40 minutes.
- Remove pie from the oven, place on a cooling rack, and cool for at least 3–4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make Ahead / Freezing Instructions: Prepare the pie in full 1 day in advance. The pie crust dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Baked pie also freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Special Tools: Cherry Pitter, Glass Mixing Bowl, Rolling Pin, Pie Dish, Pastry Wheel or Pizza Cutter, Pastry Brush, Pie Crust Shield, Cooling Rack
- Cherries: Halve and quarter cherries for best results. Adjust sugar for sour cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 25g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg
