Description
A delightful pie combining tart cherries and sweet pineapple, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, pineapple, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Toss until well mixed.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Pour the cherry-pineapple mixture into the crust.
- Cover with another layer of pie crust (or lattice) and seal the edges.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
Ensure the fruits are well-drained to avoid a soggy pie. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry pie, pineapple pie, summer dessert, fruit pie, baking, family recipes