Description
Sweet memories of grandma’s kitchen come alive with this classic Cherry Pie, a nostalgic dessert that whispers comfort and joy. Buttery, flaky crust cradles rich, tangy cherries, promising a slice of pure homemade happiness you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cherries:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) fresh sour cherries, pitted and halved
- 3 cans (14.5 ounces / 411 grams each) sour cherries, drained
Filling Ingredients:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 homemade pie crust (for bottom and top)
- 1 large egg white, beaten
- Granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Transform fresh or canned cherries into a luscious pie filling by gently simmering them with sugar and lemon juice until their natural juices emerge.
- Create a silky sauce by whisking cornstarch into the released cherry liquid, cooking until it reaches a glossy, thickened consistency.
- Separate the cherries using a slotted spoon, then reunite them with the luxurious sauce, allowing the mixture to meld and cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to a robust 400°F, preparing for the pie’s golden transformation.
- Delicately roll out the first pie crust, draping it into a 9-inch pie dish with gentle precision.
- Lavish the crust with the cooled cherry filling, sprinkling a whisper of cinnamon across the surface.
- Dot the filling with tiny butter fragments if using fresh cherries, enhancing the pie’s richness.
- Craft a lattice top by slicing the second crust into elegant ½-inch strips, weaving them in an intricate pattern over the glistening filling.
- Seal the pie’s edges with a careful crimp, creating a decorative border that locks in the fruity essence.
- Brush the lattice with beaten egg white, then dust with a sparkling layer of granulated sugar for a luminous finish.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven, baking for 40-45 minutes and tenting with foil after 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning.
- Rescue the pie from the oven and transfer to a wire rack, allowing it to cool and set for several hours.
- Serve at room temperature or chill overnight, letting the flavors intensify and meld into a sublime dessert experience.
Notes
- Adjust sugar levels based on cherry sweetness, tasting the filling before adding to ensure balanced flavor.
- Quickly pit cherries using a cherry pitter or paperclip to save time and prevent messy hands.
- Prevent a soggy bottom crust by sprinkling crushed graham crackers or breadcrumbs before adding filling.
- Create a gluten-free version by using alternative pie crust made from almond flour or gluten-free
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg