Homemade Cherry Pie
A delightful cherry pie that blends sweetness and tartness in a flaky crust, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second crust and place it over the filling. Seal the edges and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Beat the egg with milk and brush it over the top crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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