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Judy John

Beginner Cherry Pie Recipe

This beginner cherry pie bakes with flaky crust, juicy cherry filling, and cozy homemade flavor. It makes an easy dessert perfect for holidays, gatherings, or family treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust
  • 2 pieces pie crusts store-bought or homemade
Cherry Filling
  • 4 cups cherries pitted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cubed

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Pie Dish
  • Baking Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Freezer
  • Pastry Brush
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet inside.
  2. Roll one pie crust into the pie dish and press gently into the edges.
  3. Mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
  4. Pour cherry filling into the crust and scatter butter cubes across the top.
  5. Place the second crust over the filling and crimp the edges securely.
  6. Cut small slits into the top crust for steam release during baking.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes until the crust looks golden and filling bubbles lightly.
  8. Cool pie briefly before slicing for cleaner pieces and thicker filling texture.

Notes

For thicker cherry filling, cool the pie completely before slicing. Bake slightly longer for crispier crust texture. Freeze assembled unbaked pie tightly wrapped for future baking later. Chill pie briefly before cutting cleaner slices. Add almond extract, lattice crust, or whipped cream for flavor changes. Store pie covered for up to four days.