Description
Experience the essence of summer with this easy cherry pie recipe. Featuring a delightful blend of sweet-tart cherries enveloped in a buttery, flaky crust, this dessert is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With just a handful of simple ingredients, indulge in a slice that captures cherished memories of warm days and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pitted cherries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of baking powder
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and pit the cherries, then halve them if large.
- In a bowl, combine cherries with sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a pie pan.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared crust.
- Top with another crust or create a lattice design; cut slits for steam.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg