Description
Fresh Cherry Pie is the quintessential summer dessert that brings together the sweet and tart flavors of ripe cherries nestled in a flaky double crust. This delightful pie not only looks stunning with its vibrant red filling and golden-brown crust, but it also offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or simply as a treat at home, Fresh Cherry Pie is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream for an unforgettable experience.
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
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, and cornstarch. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and butter a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk flour and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until combined. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out one dough ball into a circle larger than the pie plate; transfer to the plate. Pour cooled cherry filling into crust.
- Roll out the second dough ball, place it over the filling, seal edges by crimping, and cut slits for venting.
- Brush top crust with egg wash and bake on a rimmed baking sheet for about 60 minutes or until golden brown. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg