Description
This classic homemade cherry pie recipe features a thick almond-hinted cherry filling and a golden, flaky pie crust. It’s perfectly sliceable, with a filling that sets beautifully thanks to a mix of halved and quartered cherries and a simple juice reduction. Great for celebrations or a cozy dessert, this pie combines sweet and tart flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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- Homemade Pie Crust or All Butter Pie Crust (makes 2 crusts: bottom and top)
- 4 1/2 cups halved & quartered pitted fresh cherries (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp (14g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- Egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp (15ml) milk
- Optional: Coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust
Instructions
- Prepare the pie crust recipe through step 5.
- Mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate.
- Roll out one disc of chilled dough to a 12-inch circle and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Add the cherries using a slotted spoon, reserving juices. Refrigerate pie.
- Cook the reserved juices in a small saucepan over low heat until thickened. Cool for 5 minutes, then pour over the cherries and toss gently. Dot with butter.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Roll the second dough disc into a 12-inch circle. Cut into strips and weave a lattice top. Trim and crimp edges.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30–40 minutes until the crust is golden and juices bubble for at least 5 minutes. Use a pie crust shield after the first 20 minutes to prevent over-browning.
- Cool the pie for at least 3–4 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Pie can be made 1 day in advance or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
- You can use frozen cherries; adjust the sugar based on cherry type and follow the same preparation instructions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45mg