Description
A classic cherry pie with a buttery, flaky homemade crust and a juicy cherry filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy holiday tables. Can be made with fresh or frozen cherries and finished with a beautiful lattice top.
Ingredients
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- For the Filling:
- 5 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (or tapioca)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- For the Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 6–8 tablespoons ice-cold water
- Optional for assembly: Egg wash, sugar for sprinkling, butter for dotting
Instructions
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice-cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Divide in two, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract (if using), and salt. You can either cook this mixture in a saucepan until thickened or let it sit raw for a more rustic filling.
- Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out one dough disc for the bottom crust and transfer to a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with cherry mixture and dot with a few small pieces of butter. Roll out the second dough disc for the top crust—either full or lattice-style. Seal and crimp the edges. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake an additional 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool: Let the pie cool for 3–4 hours at room temperature before slicing. This allows the filling to set.
Notes
Best served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. For extra shine, brush the crust with a simple syrup after baking.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg