Cherry Pie Recipe with Lattice Top

slice of cherry pie with vanilla ice cream

Course: Dessert, pie

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings: slices

Calories: 402kcal

Author: Becky Hardin - Easy Dessert Recipes

This cherry pie is made delicious with fresh homemade cherry filling that beats the canned stuff by miles!

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Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Pie Pan

Ingredients

3 pounds cherries 1361 grams, pitted
¾ cup granulated sugar 150 grams
¼ cup cornstarch 30 grams
2 tablespoons lemon juice 28 grams (from 1 lemon)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts 425 grams (1 box)
2 tablespoons heavy cream 28 grams

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large saucepan set over medium heat, cook the cherries and sugar, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
3 pounds cherries, ¾ cup granulated sugar
In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. Fold into warm cherries. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is very thick. Remove from heat.
¼ cup cornstarch, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Press 1 pie crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared crust.
2 refrigerated 9-inch pie crusts
Unroll the remaining piecrust onto a lightly floured surface. Using a pastry wheel or knife, cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Weave strips in a lattice onto the cherry mixture. Trim the pastry strips even with the pie pan, and press the edges of the crusts together. Fold the edges under and crimp as desired. Brush the lattice with the heavy cream.
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbly and the crust is browned. Let cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Use a standard 9-inch pie plate for this cherry pie recipe.
Pick up some pre-made, refrigerated pie crusts at the store to make this recipe super easy.
If you prefer, you can also make your own pie crust at home.
Don't stress about weaving the pie crust. It's easier than it looks and it doesn't need to be perfect!

Storage: Store cherry pie in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

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