The Perfect Homemade Sour Cherry Pie
A nostalgic sour cherry pie recipe that blends sweet and tart flavors in a flaky crust, perfect for family gatherings.
- 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
Scale
- 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
- Make the Cherry Filling
- Roll Out the Crust
- Add the Filling
- Prepare the Top Crust
- Egg Wash Time
- Bake It Up
- Cool and Enjoy
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent touch. For a tropical twist, mix in shredded coconut.
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
Keywords: sour cherry pie, dessert, baking, homemade pie, family recipe, American cuisine