Description
A golden, flaky classic cherry pie filled with juicy, sweet-tart cherries and a hint of vanilla, perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups pitted cherries (sour or sweet-tart)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 rounds pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and position rack in the lower third of the oven.
- In a bowl, mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract until glossy.
- Line a 9-inch pie dish with one crust, trimming edges.
- Pour in the cherry mixture and dot with butter.
- Top with second crust (lattice or full), seal edges, and cut slits if using a full crust.
- Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, then reduce to 375°F and bake 35–40 minutes more.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use sour cherries in water for best results if using canned.
- Cool completely before slicing to help the filling set properly.
- To prevent burning, cover crust edges with foil halfway through baking.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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