Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of this Homemade Cherry Pie. A classic fruit pie perfect for dessert, especially during the summer months. This easy recipe features a buttery crust filled with a luscious cherry filling, topped with a golden crust for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Pie Filling:
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans tart cherries in water (drained)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter (cut into small pieces)
Crust and Topping:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, lemon juice, and salt. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out one crust, place in pie dish, add filling, dot with butter. Top with second crust or create a lattice pattern.
- Bake: Brush top crust with milk, sprinkle sugar if desired. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden.
- Cool and serve: Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a homemade touch, use fresh or frozen pitted tart cherries when in season.
- You can make the pie a day ahead; store at room temperature or refrigerate and bring to room temp before serving.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for a delicious pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
