Classic Cherry Pie
A delightful cherry pie that captures the essence of summers spent with family, featuring a sweet and tart filling baked in a buttery crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 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
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
- Roll out your pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Dot the cherry filling with small pieces of butter.
- Cover the filling with a second pie crust and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush the top of the pie with beaten egg.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
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