The Best Cherry Pie Recipe
Servings 8
This cherry pie recipe is super easy to make and will give you the best pie you've ever tasted. Use either canned or fresh cherries for the best flavor.
Equipment
- 9" Traditional Pie Plate
Ingredients
- 1 9" Pie Crust
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 32 oz Canned and Pitted Tart Cherries
- 1 cup Cherry Juice from canned cherries
- 1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450˚ F. Make your pie dough and press into a traditional 9" pie plate. Drain the cherries into a glass measuring cup. Reserve one cup of cherry juice for filling.
- In a stockpot, combine sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and 1 cup of cherry juice. Stir and bring to boil under medium heat until thickened. Immediately remove from heat and stir in cherries. Let cool to room temperature.
- Pour cooled filling into the formed pie crust with 1 Tablespoon of flour on the bottom. Dot with butter and add top crust.
- Bake at 450° F for 15 minutes, then turn down oven and then at 350° F for 30 more minutes. Let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Unsliced Storage: If your pie is unsliced, you can store it at room temperature for up to 24 hours. One you slice into your pie you will need to refrigerate it.
Refrigerate: After you've enjoyed your delicious cherry pie, you can store the leftovers in your refrigerator. Simply cover the pie with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the fridge. It is best to consume the leftovers within four to five days for the freshest taste.
Reheat Instructions: When you're ready to enjoy your pie again, preheat your oven to a low temperature. Place the pie on a baking sheet and warm it for about fifteen minutes. This will help revive the flaky texture of the pie crust and warm the cherry pie filling.
Freeze: If you have a lot of leftover pie, you might consider freezing it. Wrap the pie tightly in plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn. It is best to consume the frozen pie within two to three months.
Thawing Instructions: When you're ready to eat your frozen pie, transfer it to the refrigerator and let it thaw overnight. Once it is thawed, you can reheat it in the oven as described above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 824IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg