Sweet Easy Recipes: Classic Cherry Pie
This Classic Cherry Pie is a dream for lovers of sweet easy recipes, made to impress with a delicious homemade filling.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 5 cups pitted tart cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pastry for a double-crust pie (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon butter, diced
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Stir in almond extract and lemon juice, then remove from heat.
- Roll out half the pastry and line a 9-inch pie plate. Pour the cherry filling into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the remaining pastry and place over the filling. Trim, seal, and flute the edges. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and milk. Brush the mixture over the top crust.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. If necessary, cover the edges with foil during baking to prevent over-browning.
- Cool the pie on a wire rack before serving.