This classic Cherry Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining a buttery, flaky pastry with a luscious filling of sweet-tart cherries. The fruit is gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves, creating a warm, aromatic flavor profile that feels both nostalgic and sophisticated. Whether you use fresh pitted cherries or convenient canned varieties, the result is a glossy, jammy center encased in a golden-brown crust. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, or simply as a special treat on a rainy afternoon. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect balance of textures and temperatures.
Cherry Pie
Description
This classic Cherry Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining a buttery, flaky pastry with a luscious filling of sweet-tart cherries. The fruit is gently spiced with cinnamon and cloves, creating a warm, aromatic flavor profile that feels both nostalgic and sophisticated. Whether you use fresh pitted cherries or convenient canned varieties, the result is a glossy, jammy center encased in a golden-brown crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for holiday gatherings, Sunday dinners, or simply as a special treat on a rainy afternoon. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect balance of textures and temperatures.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400ðF (200ðC).
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Line a 9-inch pie pan with the bottom half of the pastry dough and refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a large bowl, combine the drained cherries with lemon juice and red food coloring (if using canned cherries).
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In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.
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Sprinkle the sugar mixture over the cherries and gently fold until the fruit is evenly coated.
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Pour the cherry filling into the prepared pie crust.
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Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter.
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Cover with the top pastry crust, sealing and crimping the edges to enclose the filling.
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Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
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Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
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Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 490.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.2g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1136.0mg48%
- Total Carbohydrate 92.0g31%
- Dietary Fiber 4.0g16%
- Sugars 4.0g
- Protein 18.0g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.