Description
Grandma’s classic cherry pie blends sweet-tart cherries with buttery, flaky crust in a nostalgic dessert. Generations of family memories emerge with each delectable slice served warm from the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) fresh or frozen pitted cherries
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers and Wash:
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to a searing 425F (220C), preparing for a delectable cherry pie creation.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, blend fresh cherries with sugar, cornstarch, almond extract, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt, stirring constantly over medium heat until the mixture transforms into a luscious, thick compote, approximately 10 minutes.
- Gently drape the first pastry crust into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring smooth coverage of the pan’s interior.
- Pour the glossy cherry filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly across the surface.
- Scatter small nuggets of butter strategically across the filling for added richness.
- Carefully lay the second pastry crust atop the filling, artfully crimping the edges to create a tight seal and elegantly slice several steam vents into the top layer.
- Delicately brush the pie’s surface with beaten egg, creating a radiant, golden sheen.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, watching for a burnished golden crust and effervescent filling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to rest and settle, letting the flavors meld and intensify before serving.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by tasting cherries before cooking, as some varieties are naturally sweeter or more tart.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional pie crust with almond flour or gluten-free pastry dough to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create decorative lattice top by cutting strips and weaving them over filling for a classic, professional-looking pie presentation.
- Prevent soggy bottom crust by sprinkling ground almonds or breadcrumbs before adding cherry filling, which helps absorb excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg