Description
A delicious and classic cherry pie recipe that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 package pie crusts (2 crusts)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Pour the cherry mixture into one of the pie crusts.
- Dot the filling with butter.
- Cover with the second pie crust, seal the edges, and cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter pie, adjust the sugar according to the tartness of the cherries.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg