Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Baked Fresh Cherry Pie, a classic American dessert that bursts with the sweet flavors of fresh cherries encased in a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 4 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Crust:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract. Mix gently.
- Assemble the pie: Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the cherry filling into the crust, dot with butter, cover with the second crust, or create a lattice top.
- Final steps: Brush the top crust with beaten egg, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and bake for 20 minutes at 425°F. Then, reduce the temperature to 375°F and bake for an additional 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a tarter pie, use sour cherries and increase sugar to 1 cup.
- You can make the pie a day ahead; store at room temperature loosely covered.
- Enhance with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic pairing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
