Cherry Pie Recipe: Sweet and Tart Classic
Classic Cherry Pie with sweet-tart flavor.
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
- 8 tbsp ice water
Cherry Filling:
- 5 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract optional
Assembly:
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp coarse sugar
- Optional: Powdered sugar ice cream
- Suggested Pairings: Whipped cream coffee
Instructions
- Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter, add ice water to form dough. Divide, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- Toss cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Taste and adjust the sweetness.
- Roll one dough disc, fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Add filling. Top with second crust or lattice.
- Brush with egg wash (egg + milk), sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375°F for 50–60 minutes. Cool 2 hours.
- Serve in a white ceramic pie dish with powdered sugar, ice cream, whipped cream, and coffee.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries for the best flavor.
- Store in the fridge for 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Try vegan or mixed berry variations.
- Pair with tea.