Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Fresh Cherry Pie, a quintessential summer dessert that encapsulates the sweetness and tartness of ripe cherries nestled in a buttery, flaky crust. This pie is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a visual feast, making it an impressive centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy night in, this cherry pie will surely impress your guests and family alike. With its simple preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this classic dessert that bursts with flavor 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 (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- Water (for crust)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherry filling by simmering cherries with lemon juice, vanilla extract, sugar, cornstarch, and salt until thickened.
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Butter a 9-inch pie plate.
- Make the pie crust by combining flour and sugar, cutting in cold butter until crumbly. Add water to form dough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling out.
- Transfer one rolled dough disc into the pie plate, fill with cherry mixture, and top with second crust.
- Vent the top crust and brush with an egg wash before baking for about 60 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg