How to Make Classic Bing Cherry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Nothing says classic American dessert quite like a homemade cherry pie. And when it comes to cherry pies, the classic Bing Cherry Pie is a timeless favorite. This pie is the epitome of summer, with its juicy, sweet-tart cherries encased in a flaky, golden crust. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or simply craving a taste of nostalgia, this recipe is sure to impress.

Making a Bing Cherry Pie from scratch may seem daunting, but fear not - with the right ingredients and a little...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) package double crust ready-to-use pie crust
  • 4 cups Bing cherries, pitted and sliced
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup instant tapioca
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 pie

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press the bottom pie crust into a pie pan.
  • Combine cherries, sugar, tapioca, lemon juice, and almond extract together in bowl. Refrigerate until cherry filling begins to set, about 10 minutes. Stir filling again; chill until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour the filling into the bottom half of the pie crust; cover with top crust, crimp the edges to seal, and dot with butter. Cut vents into the top with a sharp knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; rotate the pie 1/4 of a turn. Continue baking until the crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 254mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 36g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 200mg