Ingredients: – Fresh or frozen cherrie – Sugar – Cornstarch or flour
– Lemon juice – Butter – Pastry crust (homemade or store-bought)
Prepare the Filling: Mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch (or flour), and lemon juice in a bowl. This mixture creates a thick, juicy filling that bursts with flavor.
Line the Pie Plate: Roll out half of the pastry crust and line a pie plate with it. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
Fill the Pie: Pour the cherry filling into the prepared pie crust. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter for added richness.
Top with Crust: Roll out the remaining pastry crust and place it over the cherry filling. Trim the edges and crimp them together with a fork to seal the pie.
Bake to Perfection: Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking. Bake the pie in a preheated oven until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cherry pie to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch.