Like Homemade Peach Crisp, this pie is best served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, and is the perfect summer treat.
Homemade Cherry Pie
Nothing beats a homemade pie from scratch and this cherry pie is a keeper for sure! This butter pie crust is so easy to make and foolproof! The crust is so crispy and holds up well, yet is flakey and tender. When combined with the simple cherry filling, it’s a combination the whole family will love. Cherry pies are the best when cherries are in season, just like a Peach Cobbler during peaches season.
Tips for How to Make Cherry Pie
Make sure that the butter is COLD! I like to cube the butter and put it back in the refrigerator until I am ready for it. The water should be iced water, not room temperature water. To be sure your water is cold enough, add some ice cubes to the water and measure it from there. Have the filling ready before you roll out the pie crust. You want to prepare the pie as quickly as possible. While this is a fresh cherry pie recipe, you can easily substitute the fresh cherry filling for canned pie filling if desired.
How to Make Cherry Pie Filling
This homemade cherry pie filling recipe is so easy to make. To make prep even easier you can pit the cherries in advance or use a cherry pitter! If you don’t have a cherry pitter, use a straw or chopsticks to remove the pits. To make the filling: When using sweet cherries, add a 1/2 cup of sugar. If using sour or tart cherries, or you prefer a sweet cherry pie, feel free to add more sugar accordingly. If you prefer a more sour cherry pie, cut back on the sugar.
Can I Freeze It?
Yes! The cherry pie may be frozen before or after baking. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap. The pie will keep up to 3 months. I can’t wait for you to give the best cherry pie recipe a try!
Deliciously Fruity Desserts
Black Forest Cherry Cheesecake – tasty no bake dessert! Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler – perfect balance of sweet & sour Blueberry Lemon Bread – melt in your mouth delicate Peaches and Cream – simple & delicious with a hint of cinnamon! Sweet Bread Recipe – made with a sweet jam filling!
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