Homemade Cherry Pie
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this easy Homemade Cherry Pie, featuring a flaky crust and vibrant cherry filling—perfect for any gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Ice water (as needed)
- Pinch of salt for crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine pitted cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt; toss gently to mix.
- For the crust, mix flour and salt; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Roll out half the dough for the bottom crust and place it in a pie pan. Fill with cherry mixture.
- Roll out the second half for a top crust or create lattice strips.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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