Homemade Cherry Pie (With Thick Filling) Recipe
Indulge in a classic homemade cherry pie with a thick filling, featuring fresh cherries, a buttery crust, and a hint of almond extract. Perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Homemade Pie Crust or All Butter Pie Crust (2 crusts)
- 4 and 1/2 cups halved & quartered pitted fresh cherries
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (28g) cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 Tablespoon (14g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- Egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 1 Tablespoon (15ml) milk
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling on crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Prepare the pie crusts and place one in the bottom of a pie dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix well.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust-lined pie dish.
- Dot with butter cubes.
- Place the second crust on top, seal the edges, and cut slits for steam to escape.
- Brush the top crust with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until the crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen cherries can be used.
- If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them before using.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of the cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg