Cherry Pie

This old-fashioned cherry pie recipe features a classic fruity filling in a buttery homemade pastry crust. It’ll be a welcome dessert on any table!

How to Make Cherry Pie

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the award-winning cherry pie recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

Cherry Pie Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade cherry pie recipe:

For the crust: All-purpose flour, salt, shortening, and cold water
For the filling: pitted sour cherries, white sugar, cornstarch, butter, and almond extract

How to Make Cherry Pie Filling

You’ll learn how to make homemade cherry pie filling in the detailed, step-by-step recipe below – but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect:

Place cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a pan. Let sit until the juices begin to release.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer until the juices are thickened.
Remove from the heat, then stir in the butter and almond extract. Let cool.

How Long to Bake Cherry Pie

In an oven preheated to 375 degrees F, the cherry pie should be perfectly baked in 45-55 minutes. You’ll know the pie is done when the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

How to Serve Cherry Pie

This cherry pie is perfect as-is. However, a dollop of or will take each slice over the top. Make sure to let the pie cool before serving to prevent runniness.

Does Cherry Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?

Since cherry pie filling doesn’t contain eggs or dairy, it can stay on the counter for up to two days. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to five days.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

“Amazing and everyone that takes a bite from it loves it,” raves . “I add vanilla to [the filling] and cinnamon to the flour to make a flavored crust. Then also add a dash of vanilla into the cherries.”

“Perfect recipe,” according to . “I picked fresh cherries from our front yard which gave it that rich, authentic, heavy taste. Will definitely make this again.”

“This recipe is wonderful,” according to . “It will become a summertime favorite.”

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Cherry Pie

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Slice of cherry pie with vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Additional Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
1 cup shortening, chilled
½ cup cold water
2 cups pitted sour cherries
1 ¼ cups white sugar
10 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter
¼ teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

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Whisk flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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Mix in cold water by hand just until dough holds together. Divide dough in half and form into disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

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Roll out 1 dough disk into an 11-inch circle and press it into a 9-inch pie dish. Place in the refrigerator until needed.

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Roll out remaining dough disk into an 11-inch circle for the top crust, transfer it to a plate or baking sheet, and refrigerate until needed. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking tray in the oven to preheat.

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Place cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a medium, non-aluminum saucepan. Allow mixture to stand until juices begin to release, about 10 minutes.

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Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and simmer until juices thicken and become translucent, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in butter and almond extract. Allow filling to cool to lukewarm.

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Pour cooled filling into prepared pie crust. Cover with top crust, trim and crimp the edges to seal, and cut vents for steam.

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Bake in the preheated oven on the preheated baking tray until crust is golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes. Allow to cool for several hours before slicing.

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Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

506	Calories
28g	Fat
63g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 506
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g	35%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 13mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 63g	23%
Dietary Fiber 2g	5%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 4g	7%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 12mg	1%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 102mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.