Description
Homemade Cherry Pie is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors in a flaky crust, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, mix fresh cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Roll out one pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Pour in the cherry mixture and dot with butter.
- Cover with the second crust, crimp edges to seal, and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg