Fresh Cherry Pie: Discover the Ultimate Recipe Today!
A delicious homemade fresh cherry pie filled with sweet and tart cherries, perfect for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and pit the cherries, then combine them in a bowl with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and salt.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a pie dish. Pour in the cherry mixture and dot with butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust, sealing the edges. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg