Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of The BEST Cherry Pie, a classic dessert that combines sweet and tart cherries with a flaky, buttery crust. This pie is versatile enough for any occasion, from family gatherings to holiday feasts, and is sure to impress everyone at the table. Whether you choose fresh or frozen cherries, this recipe guarantees a mouthwatering experience every time. With easy-to-follow steps and readily available ingredients, even novice bakers can create a stunning pie that not only looks beautiful but tastes divine. Get ready to savor every slice of this irresistible cherry treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sweet cherries (pitted and halved)
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (for dotting on the filling)
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 7 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- coarse sugar or granulated sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and optional extracts. Toss gently.
- For the crust: Mix flour, sugar, and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add ice water until dough forms.
- Roll out one disc of dough into a pie dish; fill with cherry mixture and dot with butter.
- Cover with the second dough disc; seal edges and brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F then reduce to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg