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The Best Cherry Pie

The Best Cherry Pie Recipe for Perfectly Sweet Summer Desserts

Discover The Best Cherry Pie, a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water
Cherry Filling
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 egg egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Pie Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • rolling pin

Method
 

Making the Pie
  1. Prepare the pie crust by mixing flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Add ice water as needed until the dough comes together.
  2. Roll the dough out and place it in a pie dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the cherry filling into the prepared pie crust.
  5. Cover with another layer of dough or a lattice and apply egg wash.
  6. Sprinkle sugar on top.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie is best served after letting it cool, allowing the filling to set for optimal texture.

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