Description
Indulge in the ultimate cherry pie experience with this delightful recipe that combines sweet, juicy cherries with a perfectly flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion, this pie is sure to impress your friends and family. With its vibrant filling and buttery texture, it’s no wonder this classic dessert is a favorite. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy night in, this cherry pie is versatile enough to suit any setting. Easy to make and visually stunning, it features hints of vanilla and almond extracts that elevate the flavor profile to new heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sweet cherries (2 pounds, pitted and halved)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 7 tablespoons ice-cold water
Instructions
- Make the Cherry Filling: Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, salt, and almond extract in a large bowl. Stir well and set aside.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: In a food processor, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter; pulse until mixture resembles small peas. Gradually add ice-cold water until dough forms. Shape into disks and refrigerate.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out one disk into a circle and place in a deep dish pie plate. Pour cherry mixture into crust; dot with butter. Roll out second disk for the top; trim edges and crimp.
- Bake: Brush crust with egg wash and chill for 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F, bake for 20 minutes; reduce temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 40–50 minutes until bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool at room temperature for at least three hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (115g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg