Description
A comforting cherry pie with a buttery, flaky crust and a luscious cherry filling, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cherry filling (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for topping)
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pie crust onto a lightly floured surface and fit it into your pie dish.
- Combine the cherry filling, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and stir gently.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Dot with butter if desired, and cover with a second crust, crimping the edges to seal.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden finish if using.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool before serving to let the filling set.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the pie crust and filling in advance, and store in the refrigerator. Use frozen cherries as a great alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg