Description
Fresh Cherry Pie is the quintessential summer dessert, brimming with juicy cherries nestled in a flaky double crust. This delightful pie strikes a perfect balance between sweet and tart flavors, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion, from barbecues to holiday gatherings. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream, this homemade cherry pie will be the star of your dessert table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Let’s dive into this simple recipe that captures the essence of summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry filling by combining pitted cherries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened; let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and butter a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk flour and sugar together. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until combined. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out one ball of dough into a disc larger than the pie plate; place in prepared dish. Fill with cooled cherry mixture.
- Roll out the second dough ball, cover the filling, seal edges, and cut slits in the top crust.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg