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Cherry Pie

A classic cherry pie with a flaky crust and sweet-tart cherry filling, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry pie, dessert, baking, summer
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 package pie crusts 2 crusts
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine pitted cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and extracts.
  • Let the cherry mixture sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
  • Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Pour the cherry filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
  • Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
  • Roll out the second pie crust and create a lattice top or cover the pie.
  • Trim excess crust and crimp the edges to seal.
  • Brush the top with the beaten egg mixed with milk.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-45 minutes, until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g