Description
This is the best sour cherry pie recipe you will ever try. It combines tart cherries with a flaky crust for a delicious dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups sour cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, combine the sour cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it in a pie dish.
- Pour the cherry mixture into the crust and dot with butter.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the filling. Seal the edges.
- Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen sour cherries.
- Adjust the sugar based on the tartness of the cherries.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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