Description
Indulge in a slice of homemade cherry pie that perfectly balances sweet and tart flavors. This delightful dessert features fresh cherries nestled in a buttery flaky crust, evoking warm memories of summer gatherings. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, it’s sure to be a hit at your next family dinner or BBQ. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold butter (diced)
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the cherries by washing and pitting them.
- In a bowl, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon; mix well and set aside.
- Roll out one pie crust into a 12-inch diameter and place it in your pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust evenly.
- Roll out the second crust and place it over the cherries; create slits for steam or a lattice pattern if desired.
- Bake for 45 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling bubbles.
- Allow to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg