Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Baked Fresh Cherry Pie. Bursting with sweet cherries and warm spices, this homemade pie is a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
- 5 cups fresh sweet cherries (pitted)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter (cut into small pieces)
For Topping:
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine pitted cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, and cinnamon. Pour into pie crust.
- Add the top crust: Roll out the second crust and place over the top. Trim, crimp edges, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a tarter flavor, use sour cherries and increase sugar to 1 cup.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
