Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Baked Fresh Cherry Pie. A classic dessert made with juicy sweet cherries and a flaky crust that is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 5 cups fresh sweet cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into small pieces)
Crust:
- 1 double pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, mix the pitted cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out the bottom crust and place in a pie plate. Fill with cherry mixture, dot with butter, add the top crust, and seal the edges.
- Finish and Bake: Brush the top crust with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 45–50 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Tart cherries can be used with adjusted sugar. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for extra enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
