Cherry Pie

This luscious cherry pie serves as an ideal dessert for almost any event.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 322kcal

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F / 180 degrees C.
In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice.
Grease a 9-inch round pie dish with 1 tablespoon of butter. Line the dish with one of the pie crusts leaving the excess of crust hanging outside the pie dish.
Fill the pie crust with cherry mixture.
Use a star cookie cutter to cut star shapes out of the second crust. Lay on top of the pie filling and add the star decorations around the top.
Seal the edge with the excess of the crust. Press with your fingers or with a fork.
Brush 1 tablespoon of butter over the crust and sprinkle with brown sugar.
Bake for 25 minutes in the lowest part of the oven. Move to the middle of the oven and bake for another 15 minutes.

Choose ripe, plump cherries for the best flavor. Sweet cherries like Bing or Rainier work well for pies, but you can also use tart cherries like Montmorency if you prefer a more tangy flavor. Consider using a combination of sweet and tart for the perfect flavor balance.
Taste your cherries before adding sugar to the filling. Depending on the sweetness of the cherries and your personal preference, you may need to adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
Marinate the cherries in the sugar and lemon juice for about 30-60 minutes before continuing with the pie. This pulls out the natural juices from the cherries and makes a richer filling.
Replace the cornstarch with tapioca flour to thicken the filling. Tapioca flour provides a clearer, more transparent filling and a smoother texture.
Enhance the flavor of the cherry filling by adding a touch of almond extract, vanilla extract, or a sprinkle of freshly grated nutmeg. These subtle additions elevate the taste and aroma of the pie.
Use an egg wash (a beaten egg mixed with a little water or milk) instead of butter before sprinkling with sugar and baking. This gives the pie a beautiful golden color and a shiny finish.
Storage - Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days or at room temperature for 2 days.