Classic Cherry Pie
A delightful cherry pie with a flaky crust and sweet, tart cherry filling that evokes memories of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt in a large bowl.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a pie pan.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second crust and place it over the filling, sealing the edges.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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