Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this Fresh Cherry Pie, a delightful dessert that features a luscious filling made from ripe cherries, enveloped in a flaky double crust. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a backyard barbecue or a family gathering, this pie is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. The sweet yet tart burst of cherry flavor complemented by hints of vanilla will surely impress your guests and leave them craving more. Customize your pie with additional spices or fruits for a unique twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a saucepan, combine cherries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Simmer until thickened; cool.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie plate.
- Make the crust: Mix flour and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water gradually until combined; chill dough.
- Roll out dough into discs; fit one disc into the pie plate and fill with cooled cherry mixture.
- Cover with top crust; create slits for ventilation and brush with egg wash.
- Bake on a rimmed baking sheet for about 60 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg