Description
A charming cherry pie made with simple pantry staples, featuring a flaky crust and a sweet-tart cherry filling that evokes feelings of nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups cherries (pitted, fresh or canned)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (for topping)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and place it into your pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out a second pie crust for the top or weave it into a lattice design.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare your filling a day in advance. Refrigerate to keep sweet. Cooking alternatives: Air fry for a crispy finish. Customize by mixing in other fruits or adding spices like cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry pie, dessert, nostalgic recipes, homemade pie, summer dessert