Description
Indulge in a classic homemade cherry pie with a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet, tart cherry filling. Perfect for any occasion, this cherry pie recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress. Keyword: homemade cherry pie recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts or homemade pie crust for double-crust pie
- 1 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Stir well and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out one pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Pour cherry mixture into the crust and dot with butter pieces.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place over the filling. Trim and crimp edges to seal. Cut small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Beat egg and brush over the top crust. Sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use a pie shield or foil to protect crust edges from over-browning.
- Adjust sugar based on cherry sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg