Description
Cherry pie is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to any gathering. With its flaky crust and a filling of sweet-tart cherries, this delightful dessert fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Perfect for summer BBQs or cozy family evenings, this cherry pie recipe is simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests. Let’s create a delicious cherry pie that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp cold butter, diced
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and pit the cherries, then place them in a large bowl.
- Add sugar, flour, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt to the cherries. Stir gently until evenly coated.
- Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes to let the juices develop.
- Roll out one pie crust into a baking dish and fill it with the cherry mixture.
- Dot the filling with diced butter and cover with a second pie crust or create a lattice top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and juices are bubbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Experiment with different fruits like blueberries or peaches for variations. A sprinkle of cinnamon can add an extra layer of flavor. Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.