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Cherry Pie

Ultimate Cherry Pie Recipe: Homemade Delight with Fresh Cherries

Explore this Ultimate Cherry Pie recipe, a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors perfectly encased in a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted or 3 cups frozen
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 units pie crusts store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Pie pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Wash and pit cherries. If using frozen, thaw them completely. In a bowl, combine cherries with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  3. Roll out one pie crust and place it into the pie pan.
  4. Pour the cherry mixture into the crust evenly.
  5. Roll out the second crust and cover the filling; seal edges by pinching.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and juices bubble through vents. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 12g

Notes

This pie is great for special occasions or just as a comforting dessert at home. Feel free to customize it by adding almond extract or a dusting of nutmeg.

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