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Homemade cherry pie in a glass pie pan.
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Homemade Cherry Pie

If you are looking for the perfect homemade cherry pie, this is the recipe for you.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cherry, cherry pie, frozen cherry, pie
Servings: 12
Author: Amy Sandidge

Ingredients

  • 6 cups frozen cherries
  • 1 cup granulated or brown sugar Plus extra for sprinkling on the top.
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 double recipe pie dough
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Roll out pie dough for the bottom crust on a floured surface, fit it to your pie pan, and set it aside.
  • Combine the frozen cherries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and almond extract in a pan and cook over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the mixture is thickened. It should take between 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool.
  • Pour mixture into your prepared bottom pie crust.
  • Roll out your top pie crust and cut slits.
  • Place it over your cherry pie filling.
  • Trim excess pie dough from around the edges.
  • Crimp as desired.
  • Mix together your egg and milk to make your eggwash, and brush it over top of your pie crust.
  • Preheat your oven to 365 degrees.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes.
  • The crust should be a golden brown and the filling bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and let it cool before slicing.

Notes

  1. Cool the Pie: Allow your baked cherry pie to cool completely at room temperature. Cooling it before freezing helps prevent excess moisture and ice crystals from forming inside the pie.
  2. Wrap the Pie: Once the pie is completely cool, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Make sure the wrap covers the entire pie to seal it securely. You can use multiple layers if needed to ensure a tight seal.
  3. Double Wrap (Optional): To provide extra protection and prevent freezer burn, you can place the wrapped pie in a freezer-safe storage bag or airtight container. Ensure the container is appropriately sized to fit the pie without squishing it.
  4. Label and Date: Label the package with the date of freezing. Baked cherry pies can be stored in the freezer for about 2-3 months.
  5. Freeze: Place the wrapped and packaged baked cherry pie in the freezer. Try to keep it on a flat surface to maintain its shape.