Indulge in the sweet and tart flavors of cherry with this homemade cherry pie recipe. The flaky crust and juicy cherry filling come together to create the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on its own, this cherry pie is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 recipe for double crust pie (store-bought or homemade)
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Roll out half of the pie crust and line a 9-inch pie dish with it. Pour the cherry filling into the crust.
- Roll out the remaining pie crust and place it over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal the pie.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Optionally, brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving. Enjoy!
