Description
A nostalgic cherry pie with a delightful balance of tart cherries and sweet filling, wrapped in a flaky crust.
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).
- Combine the cherries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
- Roll out the pie crust 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 create a lattice design.
- Brush the top crust with beaten egg for a glossy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Allow the pie to cool before slicing.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry pie, dessert, nostalgic, homemade, American, summer dessert