Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this Irresistible Fresh Cherry Pie. With its flaky crust and succulent cherry filling, this pie is a showstopper at any gathering. Made with fresh, juicy cherries, this classic dessert delivers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Each slice is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or at room temperature with whipped cream. This easy-to-follow recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to create a scrumptious treat that everyone will love. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a homemade masterpiece that captures the essence of summertime!
Ingredients
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- 6 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie plate by buttering it generously.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pitted cherries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened, then let cool.
- For the crust, mix flour and sugar in a bowl; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water to form dough, then chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough into two discs on floured surfaces. Place one disc in the pie plate and fill with cooled cherry mixture.
- Cover with the second disc, cut slits for steam release, brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake on a rimmed baking sheet for about an hour until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (115g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg