Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Cherry Pie recipe, hailed as the best you’ll ever make! This delightful pie features a luscious filling made from fresh or frozen cherries, perfectly complemented by a flaky and buttery crust. Whether you’re celebrating at a summer picnic, enjoying a holiday feast, or simply sharing a sweet treat with family, this cherry pie is sure to impress. The golden brown crust brushed with egg wash not only adds flavor but also presents an inviting finish that will leave everyone wanting more. Get ready to savor each slice of this classic American dessert!
Ingredients
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- 6 cups sweet cherries (2 pounds, pitted and halved)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 7 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional: almond extract, coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, and optional almond extract. Mix well and set aside.
- For the crust, pulse together flour, sugar, and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until crumbly. Gradually add ice-cold water until dough forms.
- Roll out half of the dough into a circle and fit it into a pie dish. Pour the cherry filling into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the remaining dough for the top (whole or lattice) and place it over the filling. Brush with an egg wash.
- Chill for 20 minutes while preheating your oven further.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F; then reduce heat to 350°F and bake for an additional 40–50 minutes until bubbly.
- Allow cooling for at least three hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg