Recipe For Cherry Pie Made With Fresh Cherries
Cherry pie is a classic dessert that is loved by many. There's nothing quite like the combination of sweet, juicy cherries with a flaky, buttery crust. While you can make cherry pie with canned cherries, using fresh cherries takes the pie to a whole new level. In this article, we'll show you how to make a delicious cherry pie using fresh cherries.
Ingredients:
Before we get started, let's go over the ingredients you'll need:
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 double pie crust
Make sure to pit the cherries before starting. You can use a cherry pitter or a paper clip to remove the pits.
Instructions:
Now that you have all your ingredients, let's get started on making the pie:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract.
- Roll out one of the pie crusts and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the pie crust.
- Dot the top of the cherry mixture with small pieces of butter.
- Roll out the second pie crust and use a knife or pastry cutter to cut it into strips.
- Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern on top of the cherry mixture.
- Trim the edges of the pie crust and crimp them together.
- Bake the pie for 45-55 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Tips:
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making cherry pie:
- Make sure to use fresh cherries for the best flavor.
- If you don't have a cherry pitter, you can use a paper clip to remove the pits.
- Be careful not to overwork the dough when rolling it out. This can result in a tough crust.
- If you're having trouble making a lattice crust, you can simply place the second pie crust on top of the cherry mixture and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
Conclusion:
There you have it, a delicious recipe for cherry pie made with fresh cherries. This pie is perfect for a summer barbecue or a holiday gathering. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert experience. Enjoy!
