This pie brings serious summer vibes with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy cherries wrapped in a golden, buttery crust. It’s homemade comfort with just the right amount of flair—vanilla, almond, and a glossy cherry glaze make every bite pop. Whether you go for a classic top or a pretty lattice, this pie is all about that cozy, from-scratch charm (with a little sugar sparkle on top).
Ingredients
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5 cups cherries, pitted (mix tart + sweet)
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¾–1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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½ tsp salt
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2 tbsp lemon juice
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¼ tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp almond extract
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¼ cup cornstarch (or tapioca starch)
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1 tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced
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Pie crust: cold all‑butter dough (add ¼ cup shortening for extra lift)
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Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tbsp cream, beaten
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Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
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Macerate & Prep Filling: In bowl, toss cherries + ½ cup sugar + salt + lemon + extracts. Let sit 10 min; drain juice.
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Stovetop Glaze: In saucepan, simmer drained juice with remaining sugar + starch until glossy; cool slightly.
- Gently fold cherries into glaze and dot with butter.
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Chill Crust: Roll out bottom crust into a 9″ pan and refrigerate 15 min.
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Assemble Pie: Spoon filling into chilled shell. Add top crust (solid or lattice), seal edges, flute, brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar.
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Chill Pie: Refrigerate assembled pie for 30 min.
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Bake:
- Place on preheated baking sheet.
- Bake at 425 °F for 20 min.
- Reduce to 375 °F, bake another 40–45 min until golden and bubbling.
- Tent foil if crust browns too fast.
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Cool & Serve: Let set at room temp for 2–4 hrs for clean slices. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Why It Works
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Layered flavor: maceration + stovetop cooking ensures no runny filling, only bold glossy flavor.
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Flaky crust: cold butter ± shortening and chilling steps give you that dreamy, buttery flake.
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Perfect bake: high‑then-medium baking temps, foil tenting, and preheated baking sheet = crisp bottom & golden top.
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Clean slicing: patient cooling prevents juice escape—beautiful presentation guaranteed.
Pro Tips
- Use a mix: tart cherries give zip, sweet cherries add natural sweetness.
- Reserve and use the juice—this gives the filling shine and avoids dry fruit.
- Chill at every stage: before baking and after assembly—for best flake and shape.
If you'd like lattice-joining videos, extra crust designs, or customizing this as mini-tarts—just say the word!
Happy baking,
This pie brings serious summer vibes with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy cherries wrapped in a golden, buttery crust. It’s homemade comfort with just the right amount of flair—vanilla, almond, and a glossy cherry glaze make every bite pop. Whether you go for a classic top or a pretty lattice, this pie is all about that cozy, from-scratch charm (with a little sugar sparkle on top).
Ingredients
Instructions
Why It Works
Pro Tips
If you'd like lattice-joining videos, extra crust designs, or customizing this as mini-tarts—just say the word!
Happy baking,