Description
Looking for the best cherry pie with flaky crust? This easy and simple recipe has a quick, juicy cherry filling and the best buttery, flaky crust! Perfect for summer gatherings, holiday desserts, or a cozy family treat. This classic pie idea is healthy and comforting. Save this easy cherry pie recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
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- 5 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 pie dough rounds (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, mix cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract until evenly coated.
- Roll out one pie dough round and fit into pie dish, leaving some overhang.
- Pour cherry filling into crust and spread evenly.
- Roll out second dough round and cut into strips to make a lattice top. Weave over pie.
- Brush top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cool for at least 2-3 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Add cinnamon to the filling for a warm twist.
- Thaw and drain frozen cherries well before using.
- Serve slightly warm with ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg