Description
Savor the bliss of this homemade cherry pie, filled with sweet, juicy cherries and encased in a flaky crust—perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 4 cupsfresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cupsugar
- 1pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoonscornstarch
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- In a bowl, combine pitted cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; let sit to meld flavors.
- Roll out half of the pie dough on a floured surface and place it into your pie dish without stretching.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust. Roll out another dough circle for the top, cutting slits for steam venting or creating a lattice design.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow cooling for at least an hour before slicing; serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Nutrition
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 20g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Protein: 2g