Cherry Pie
This classic cherry pie is bursting with sweet-tart fruit and baked in a flaky golden crust—perfect for summer gatherings or holiday desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus dough chilling if needed)
- Cook Time: 50–55 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes (plus cooling time)
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
5 cups fresh cherries, pitted (or thawed frozen cherries)
½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
3 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Optional: egg wash (1 egg + 1 tablespoon water), sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Roll out one pie crust and place in a 9-inch pie plate.
In a large bowl, mix cherries with sugar, cornstarch, and almond extract.
Pour cherry filling into crust, mounding slightly. Dot with butter.
Roll out second crust and either cover whole or create a lattice top. Seal and crimp edges.
Cut vents in a full crust or finish lattice. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce oven to 375°F and continue baking for 35–40 minutes until golden and bubbling.
Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Swap lime zest or juice for a citrusy twist.
Mix brown sugar with white for deeper flavor.
Add white chocolate chips for a decadent upgrade.
Frozen cherries work well—just thaw and drain first.
Bake on a preheated baking sheet for a crisp bottom crust.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/cherry-pie/
