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Cherry Pie

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A classic cherry pie with a flaky, buttery crust and a sweet-tart cherry filling, perfect for summer gatherings or holiday desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade, 2 crusts)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, almond extract, and salt. Stir until well mixed and let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Pour the cherry filling into the crust and dot with butter pieces.
  5. Roll out the second crust and place it over the filling. Trim, fold, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut small slits in the top for steam to escape (or create a lattice pattern).
  6. Brush the top crust with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if using.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  8. Let cool for at least 2 hours before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

  • If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain well before measuring.
  • You can adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of your cherries.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute almond extract with vanilla extract.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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