The Perfect Homemade Sour Cherry Pie
A nostalgic sour cherry pie recipe that combines sweet and tart cherries in a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 75 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 granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 package pie crusts (or homemade dough)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by pitting them if not done already.
- Make the cherry filling by combining the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, almond extract, and cornstarch.
- Roll out the crust to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Add the cherry filling into the crust, spreading it evenly.
- Prepare the top crust and either cut slits for steam or create a lattice.
- Egg wash the crust with the egg and milk mixture.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes, then lower to 350°F and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes.
- Cool for at least two hours before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For variations, try adding chocolate chips or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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