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Homemade Cherry Pie Recipe

May 31, 2022 · 11 Comments

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My homemade Cherry Pie recipe is bursting with fresh cherry flavor and baked in a golden, flaky crust. Follow a few simple steps so your pie is sliceable and and you don't wind up with a goopy mess. Even a novice baker will have success with this recipe. In just a few hours your family and friends will be enjoying this seasonal wonder!

cherry pie recipe

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Jump to:
  • What Type of Cherries to Use
  • Prevent a soggy cherry pie
  • Prepare the Cherries
  • Macerate Cherries
  • Prepare Slurry
  • Assemble Pie
  • Bake Pie
  • 📋 Recipe

Living the New Jersey - a.k.a. "The Garden State" - I have access to wonderful dark, tart cherries starting late July and through August. I only offer cherry pies at the bakery during this time as I want the best for my customers. I seldom make this pie outside of cherry season as the cost of shipped cherries is a bit more than I am willing to pay - unless I just have to have one!

What Type of Cherries to Use

The choice of which cherries to use in a pie is a personal choice. My personal choice is the darkest, tartest cherries I can find. My favorite variety is the Montmorency cherry.

For a brief history of cherry production and use visit "The National Cherry Festival" website.

baking cherries

Prevent a soggy cherry pie

You could just dump a bunch of cherries, cornstarch and sugar into a pie pan - but you will end up with a runny, soggy pie. Take a little extra time following the steps below for the perfect cherry pie. If you are a visual person, check out my video.

Prepare the Cherries

  • Preparing your cherries will take some time, and turn your hands red, but the resulting pie is worth it!
  • Rinse the cherries well in cold water.
  • Remove the stems and pits from the cherries. To pit cherries I use a #10 piping tip which I demonstrate in my video. Whole Foods Market has a helpful video which demonstrates four additional ways to pit a cherry.

Macerate Cherries

  • Macerating will slightly soften your cherries and pull out some of their natural juices. This step is important to make a presentable pie slice.
  • Toss your pitted cherries in a bowl with 50 grams (¼ cup) of granulated sugar. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to allow the cherries to macerate. If you want to prepare the cherries the day before baking your pie, place the covered bowl in the refrigerator overnight.
  • After the cherries have released some of their juices, pour the cherries into a strainer placed over a bowl to collect the juices- you need this yummy, cherry-flavored juice for the next step.
homemade cherry pie for pinterest

Prepare Slurry

  • Next prepare a slurry which will be used as the thickener for your pie.
    • Add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to a small bowl and dissolve by whisking in 3 fluid ounces of cold water.
    • Place the following in a medium saucepan place: ½ cup of macerated cherries, reserved cherry juice, 50 grams granulated sugar (¼ cup), cinnamon, vanilla, and almond extract (optional).
    • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
    • Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the cornstarch/water mixture to the pan and stir constantly until thick.
    • Remove pan from heat and let the slurry cool briefly.
    • Pour slurry over cherries and fold gently until all the cherries are coated.

Assemble Pie

  • This cherry pie is made in a 9" pie pan. I use my flaky dough recipe for this pie as it is buttery, delicious and strong enough to hold up to a heavy filling.
  • Lightly whip an egg and brush the dough in the pan using a pastry brush. This will add a layer of protection to prevent a soggy bottom crust.
  • Pour the cherry filling over the bottom crust in the pie pan. You do not need to par-bake the crust.
  • Finish the pie with a top crust or lattice work. If using a top crust, place at least 4 slits in the dough to allow the steam to escape while baking.
  • Apply the egg wash to the dough on the top of the pie and sprinkle generously with raw or granulated sugar.
cherry pie with fresh cherries

Bake Pie

  • Place the finished cherry pie on a cookie sheet or pie drip catcher to prevent any juices from dripping in your clean oven!
  • This pie will start baking at a high temperature (425° F) for 10 minutes. The high temperature is needed to bake the crust quickly and form those flaky layers everyone loves.
  • Lower the temperature to 350° after 10 minutes and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Check the pie occasionally. If the crust is turning too dark, place a pie shield over the outer crust or wrap loosely in foil.
  • Remove from oven, place on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving (approximately 2 - 3 hours).
  • Enjoy!
cherry pie recipe

📋 Recipe

Cherry Pie Slice

Homemade Cherry Pie Recipe

An easy to make cherry pie packed with fresh dark cherries and bursting with flavor!
5 from 29 votes
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Prep Time 45 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Cooling 1 hour hr
Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 98 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food Scale Optional - for accurate measurements
  • 1 Pie Drip Catcher To keep the oven clean!
  • 1 Pie Crust Shield To help prevent a burnt crust
  • 1 9" Pie Pan
  • Heavy Duty Sauce Pan
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 Batch Flaky Dough Crust rolled into a 9" pie tin. Top crust or lattice strips for top of pie.

To Macerate Cherries

  • 1 ¼ Pounds Fresh Dark Cherries: rinsed, pitted and stems removed (approximately 2½ to 3 cups)
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar

Pie Slurry

  • 3 Tablespoon Corn Starch
  • 6 Tablespoons Cold Water (for dissolving corn starch)
  • ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Almond Extract Optional

Finishing Pie

  • 1 Large Egg, lightly whipped (used to wash the top of the pie)
  • 1 Tablespoon Raw Sugar or Granulated Sugar (for sprinkling over top crust)

Instructions
 

Macerate Cherries

  • Wash cherries in cold water. Remove stems and pits.
  • Sprinkle 50 grams (¼ cup) granulated sugar over cherries. Toss gently. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes to allow cherries to slowly release juices.

Make Slurry

  • Drain cherries using a strainer placed over a bowl. Reserve the drained juices for making the slurry..
  • Add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to a small bowl and dissolve by whisking in 3 fluid ounces of cold water.
  • In a medium saucepan place: ½ cup of macerated cherries, reserved cherry juice, 50 grams granulated sugar (¼ cup), vanilla, and almond extract (optional).
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Lower the heat to low. Add the cornstarch/water mixture to the pan and stir constantly until thick.
  • Remove pan from heat and let the slurry cool briefly.
  • Pour slurry over cherries and fold until all the cherries are coated.

Assembling the pie

  • Pour the cherry filling into a pie pan lined with the dough of your choice (I prefer my flaky dough for this pie). Evenly distribute the filling using a spatula.
  • Place lattice strips over the cherries and seal the edges. If using a top crust, cut at least four 2" slits into the top crust to allow steam to escape while baking.
  • Lightly whip an egg and use a pastry brush apply to the top crust. Sprinkle with raw or granulated sugar.
  • Place assembled pie in the refrigerator or freezer to allow the crust to relax.

Baking the Pie

  • Preheat the oven to 425° while the pie is resting in the refrigerator/freezer.
  • Place the pie on a cookie sheet or pie drip catcher and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Lower the temperature to 350° after 10 minutes and bake for an additional 25 minutes. Check the pie occasionally. If the crust is turning too dark, place a pie shield over the outer crust or wrap loosely in foil.
  • Remove from oven, place on a cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 98kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cherry pie recipe, easy cherry pie, fresh cherry pie, how to make a cherry pie
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Comments

  1. Karen Kasberg says

    July 13, 2024 at 3:52 pm

    I love your method of pitting cherries! My son has a cherry tree and has been begging me to bake him a pie but I was hesitant due to the pitting process. After watching your video, it seems to be a piece of cake! Thanks for the great tip!

    Reply
  2. Ebony says

    December 19, 2023 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    We just finished making this cherry pie and had to jump back on here and tell you thank you for this recipe! It's soooo good and easy to make! I haven't had cherry pie in a while, but decided to give this a try for something different. We love it!

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      December 19, 2023 at 3:14 pm

      Ebony, Thank you for the feedback. So pleased you enjoyed the recipe.

      Reply
  3. Sarah James says

    July 06, 2023 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious cherry pie. I like how you macerate the cherries first to soften them, it worked a treat, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Kate says

    July 06, 2023 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is cherry pie perfection! It turned out exactly how I love it.

    Reply
  5. Roseline says

    May 25, 2023 at 12:08 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for sharing, I do love cherries but must admit I mostly admire them from a distance because a KG cherry cost $9-12 here,well out of my budget.
    But having said that, I love frozen cherries too which are for whatever reason more affordable.
    After reading your post and the well-explained recipe and ingredients needed, I will try this very soon.
    Again brilliant share, thanks so much for always making baking fun even for a lousy baker like me.

    Reply
  6. Debbie says

    May 17, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    5 stars
    I love cherry pie! It’s one of my absolute favorites! This recipe is so easy to follow! Also - interesting that tart cherries are best starting late July and through August (I’m from Ohio so guessing it’s the same timeline.)

    Reply
  7. Alan Davis says

    March 05, 2023 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Yea! First cherry pie I have made that doesn't run all over the place. Great recipe ?

    Reply
  8. The Curious Dig says

    October 05, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    5 stars
    I love the classic American pies and this makes me think about Twin Peaks. Delicious!

    Reply
  9. JoLynn says

    September 19, 2022 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    Perfection ?

    Reply
  10. Ally says

    June 02, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks! Just in time for cherries in Michigan.

    Reply
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