Description
Fresh cherry pie is the ultimate summer dessert, showcasing juicy cherries enveloped in a flaky crust. This delightful recipe balances sweet and tart flavors, making it an irresistible treat perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate the experience and evoke fond memories of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, toss the pitted cherries with sugar, flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a greased pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust and dot with cold butter.
- Cover with another layer of crust, crimp edges to seal, and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg