How to Make Sweet Washington Cherry Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a homemade cherry pie, especially when made with the sweet and juicy cherries from Washington state. This cherry pie recipe is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to summer picnics. The combination of tart cherries and flaky pie crust is a match made in dessert heaven, and this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your collection.

The key to making a great cherry pie is using the best cherries you can find, and Washin...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted fresh dark sweet cherries, such as Bing or Lambert
  • ⅓ cup bottled cherry juice
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pastry for a double-crust 9-inch pie
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small chunks

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a bowl, mix the cherries, cherry juice, almond extract, brown sugar, white sugar, and flour until the sugar has dissolved; allow to stand while you prepare pastry dough, about 15 minutes.
  • Line a 9-inch pie dish with a pastry crust, and fill with the cherry filling; sprinkle small chunks of butter over the filling. Top with the remaining crust, and crimp the edges to seal; cut several steam vents into the top crust with a sharp paring knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the cherry filling is bubbling and thickened and the pie crust is browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 25mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 169mg