Description
Homemade Cherry Pie delivers classic comfort with its rich, glossy filling nestled in a golden, flaky crust. Sweet-tart cherries and buttery pastry promise a nostalgic dessert that connects generations of bakers with pure, delightful flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling Ingredients:
- 4.5 cups halved & quartered pitted fresh cherries
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon (14g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 homemade pie crusts or all butter pie crust
Egg Wash and Topping:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) milk
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a precise 400F (204C) for optimal pie baking conditions.
- Craft the pie crust, carefully positioning the bottom layer into a standard pie dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Blend fresh cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extracts in a spacious mixing bowl, stirring until ingredients harmonize perfectly.
- Transfer the vibrant cherry mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading evenly across the surface.
- Strategically place small butter cubes throughout the filling to enhance richness and flavor.
- Layer the second pie crust on top, meticulously sealing the edges and creating decorative steam vents using precise knife cuts.
- Apply a glossy egg wash across the pie’s surface, optionally sprinkling coarse sugar for a sparkling, crisp finish.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit filling that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the pie to cool completely, letting the filling set and flavors meld before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prevent soggy bottom crust by preheating a baking sheet and placing the pie dish directly on the hot surface during baking.
- Use fresh or frozen cherries interchangeably, but if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid to maintain filling thickness.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour with gluten-free pie crust mix and using cornstarch as a thickener.
- Add depth to the flavor by mixing sweet and tart cherries for a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg