Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out one pie crust and press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour cherry filling into the crust and spread evenly.
- Place second pie crust on top, cut slits for steam, and crimp edges to seal.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cool completely before slicing to allow filling to set.
Notes
- Use sweet cherries like Bing or Rainier for best flavor.
- Frozen cherries can be used—thaw and drain first.
- Add almond extract or a pinch of cinnamon for extra depth.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
