Homemade Cherry Pie
This Homemade Cherry Pie is a classic dessert featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a sweet-tart cherry filling. Perfect for summer gatherings or holiday tables, it’s made from scratch using fresh or frozen cherries, and finished with a beautiful lattice crust.
- Time: 145 min
- Servings: 1
Source: Recipe Maestro
Ingredients
- all-purpose flour: for the pie crust base
- teaspoon kosher salt: enhances the crust flavor
- tablespoons granulated sugar: adds subtle sweetness to the crust
- unsalted butter : ensures a flaky crust
- tablespoons ice water: helps bind the dough while keeping it cold
- sweet cherries : main ingredient of the filling
- granulated sugar: sweetens the cherry filling
- cornstarch: thickens the filling
- tablespoon lemon juice: adds brightness and balances sweetness
- teaspoon lemon zest: enhances flavor with citrus aroma
- teaspoon vanilla extract: adds warmth and depth to the filling
- egg : gives the crust a glossy finish
- tablespoon milk or cream: mixed with the egg for the wash
- tablespoon brown sugar: optional, for sprinkling over crust