Homemade Cherry Pie
A delightful cherry pie made with fresh-picked cherries that brings back memories of summer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine fresh cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
- Roll out your pie crust and place it into your pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
- Top with a second pie crust or cut slits in the top crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes.
- Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: cherry pie, dessert, homemade, summer recipes, baking
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