Description
A classic cherry pie made with fresh cherries and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 package pie crusts (2 crusts)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust.
- Dot the filling with butter.
- Cover with the second crust, seal edges, and cut slits for steam.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen cherries.
- Adjust sugar based on cherry sweetness.
- Serve with ice cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cherry pie, dessert, baked goods