Homemade Sour Cherry Pie
A nostalgic dessert bursting with flavor, this homemade sour cherry pie is perfect for any occasion. Enjoy the tangy filling and flaky crust alongside cherished memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sour cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 pie crusts (for top and bottom)
- 1 egg (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the pie crust by rolling it out to fit your pie dish and pressing it gently into the dish.
- Make the cherry filling by combining pitted sour cherries, sugar, lemon juice, almond extract, cornstarch, and salt in a bowl.
- Fill the pie crust with the cherry mixture, spreading it evenly.
- Top the pie with the second crust, cutting slits if desired.
- Add the egg wash to the top crust for a golden finish.
- Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For a fun presentation, dust with powdered sugar or add a sprig of mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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