Cherry pie and Memorial Day Weekend were made for each other. The perfect dessert to bring to that BBQ party!

Cherry Pie

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups pitted cherries fresh
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/4 tsp almond extract optional
• homemade or store bought pie dough
• 1 egg beaten

Method

 

1. In medium saucepan, combine cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and water over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Remove from heat and add vanilla, lemon zest, and almond extract (optional). Cool for 10-15 minutes before using.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
4. Pour filling into prepared pie dough. Add lattice or any decorative top you want over the filling. Brush top with egg wash.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until crust starts to brown on top. If edges begin to brown too early, wrap in foil and continue baking.
6. Let cool at least 2 hours before cutting.