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Best Cherry Pie

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The Best Cherry Pie features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a rich, sweet-tart cherry filling. It’s a classic dessert perfect for holidays, summer gatherings, or cozy baking days.

Ingredients

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  • 5 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and salt. Stir and cook until thickened and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  3. Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim the overhang.
  4. Pour the cherry filling into the crust and spread evenly. Dot with butter.
  5. Roll out the second crust and place over the filling (full or lattice). Crimp edges and cut slits for steam if using full crust.
  6. Brush top crust with beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling bubbles. Cover edges with foil if they brown too fast.
  8. Cool completely before slicing to let filling set.

Notes

  • Use tart cherries for a more traditional flavor.
  • Frozen cherries should be thawed and drained before use.
  • Blind bake bottom crust or sprinkle with breadcrumbs to avoid sogginess.
  • Let pie cool fully before cutting for clean slices.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a classic pairing.

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