Classic Cherry Pie
A nostalgic cherry pie recipe filled with sweet and tart flavors, topped with a flaky crust. Perfect for summer gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Fresh Cherries, pitted
- 1 cup Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 tsp Almond Extract
- 1 Pie Crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the cherries under cool water, remove stems, and pit them.
- Sprinkle sugar and lemon juice over the cherries and add almond extract. Toss gently and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry, then add to the cherry mixture.
- Prepare the pie crust by rolling it out in a pie dish.
- Pour the cherry filling into the crust and dot with butter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until crust is golden brown.
- Cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry pie, dessert, summer recipe, sweet cherries, nostalgic recipe