Description
Fresh Cherry Pie is the ultimate summer dessert, celebrated for its vibrant flavors and delightful textures. This pie features a luscious filling made from ripe, juicy cherries that deliver a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, all encased in a flaky, homemade crust. Ideal for gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this classic treat can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or chilled with whipped cream. Its stunning presentation makes it not just a delicious dessert but also a beautiful centerpiece that captures the essence of summer in every slice.
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 cherries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened then let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly; add cold water to form dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out half of the dough on a floured surface and place it in a greased pie plate. Pour in the cooled cherry mixture.
- Roll out the second half of the dough to cover the filling. Seal edges by crimping and cut slits in the top crust.
- Brush with egg wash and bake 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 slice (150g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg