How to Make Perfect Sour Cherry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as satisfying as a slice of homemade pie, and when it comes to classics, sour cherry pie is hard to beat. The perfect combination of sweet and tart, this iconic dessert is a summer staple that brings back memories of picnics and family gatherings. With its vibrant red filling and flaky crust, a well-made sour cherry pie is a thing of beauty and a joy to behold.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, making the perfect sour cherry pie is well within...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) packages double crust ready-to-use pie crust
  • 2 pounds sour cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 pies

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press the bottom pie crusts into 2 pie pans.
  • Combine cherries, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Let sit until sugar begins to draw out the cherries' juices, about 10 minutes. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Lower the heat; simmer until the juices thicken and become translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in butter and almond extract until well mixed. Pour into the bottom half of the pie shells. Cover with top crusts, crimp the edges to seal, and cut vents into the top with a sharp knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    342 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 260mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 130mg