Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of a classic Homemade Cherry Pie with a buttery, flaky crust and a delicious cherry filling. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Filling:
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans tart red cherries in water (drained with 1/2 cup juice reserved)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: In a medium saucepan, combine the reserved cherry juice, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat and add almond extract, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cherries.
- Assemble the Pie: Line a pie dish with one crust, pour in the cherry filling, top with butter, add the second crust, and seal. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Let cool before serving.
Notes
- If using fresh or frozen cherries, adjust sugar to taste.
- Place a baking sheet under the pie while baking to catch drips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
