I’m thrilled to share with you my personal take on the best cherry pie recipe, using homemade canned cherries in juice. This delightful dessert showcases the irresistible flavors of sour cherries for classic cherry pie we all love. We’ll also add a hint of almond extract and lemon juice to elevate the cherry flavor to new heights. So, let’s gather our ingredients and get started!
First, let’s prepare our homemade cherry pie filling. Grab a large bowl and combine the fresh cherries with the canned cherries in juice, ensuring we capture every bit of that luscious cherry juice. Set aside a cup of this cherry juice for later use. Now, in a medium pot over medium heat, we’ll create a homemade cherry pie filling by combining the reserved cherry juice, a cup of sugar, and cornstarch.
Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and develops a glossy texture. To enhance the flavors, add a tablespoon of lemon juice and a couple of drops of almond extract. Allow the filling to cool to room temperature while we work on the pie crust.
Flaky Pie Crust
For the flaky pie crust, we have two options: a homemade pie crust or a store-bought one. If you’re up for the challenge, I recommend preparing your own flaky pie crust for the best results!
In a large bowl, combine flour, a pinch of salt, and cut in chilled unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips. Once the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, add a beaten egg and a tablespoon of white vinegar. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough into two portions, wrap each in plastic wrap, and let them rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to achieve that flaky texture.
While the dough chills, let’s prepare the pie dish. Roll out one portion of the dough on a lightly floured surface, ensuring it’s large enough to cover a 9-inch pie pan. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie plate, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides to create the bottom crust. Now, it’s time to pour our homemade cherry filling onto the bottom crust.
For the top crust, we have a few options. If you’re feeling creative, you can create a lattice crust by rolling out the second portion of dough and cutting it into strips. Weave the strips in opposite directions to create a beautiful lattice pattern on top of the pie. Alternatively, a solid top crust works just as well. Simply roll out the remaining dough and place it over the cherry filling, sealing the edges with the bottom crust. Don’t forget to cut a few slits on top of the pie to allow steam to escape during baking.
Final Touches
Before we pop our cherry-filled pie into the oven, let’s give it a final touch. Brush the top crust with an egg wash made from a beaten egg, which will give the pie a golden brown finish. Sprinkle some coarse sugar on top to add a delightful crunch and extra sweetness.
Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until the crust turns golden brown and the filling is bubbling on top, usually around 45-50 minutes. Once baked to perfection, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. The hardest part now is waiting for it to cool completely before slicing into that delicious pie!
For serving, I recommend enjoying a slice of this cherry-filled pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, creating a harmonious blend of warm and cold, sweet and tart flavors. If you have any leftovers (which is rare with such a scrumptious pie), store them in an airtight container to maintain
Delicious Large Cherry Pie Recipe with Canned Cherries
Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 4-5 tablespoons cold water
Cherry Filling Ingredients:
- 1 quart or 2 cans of cherries in juice (see canned cherries recipe)
- 1 cup cherry juice (reserved from the canned cherries)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For Assembly
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
How to Make Cherry Pie Recipe
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the pie crust:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut them in using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and vinegar. Pour this mixture over the flour-butter mixture.
Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
Divide the dough into two equal portions, shaping each into a disk. Wrap each disk with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the cherry pie filling
Drain the canned cherries, reserving 1 cup of cherry juice.
In a medium pot, combine the cherry juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
Add the drained cherries to the pot and gently stir to coat them with the filling. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Roll out the bottom crust
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides of the pan. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
Add the cherry pie recipe filling
Pour the cooled cherry filling into the prepared pie shell, spreading it evenly.
Create the lattice top crust
Roll out the second disk of dough into a circle on a lightly floured surface.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips, about ½-inch wide.
Lay half of the strips horizontally across the pie, leaving even spacing between each strip.
Fold back every other strip halfway, then place a strip vertically across the unfolded strips.
Unfold the folded strips back over the vertical strip.
Fold back the remaining horizontal strips, placing another vertical strip across the unfolded ones.
Repeat this process, alternating the strips in opposite directions, until you’ve created a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
Seal and crimp the pie Top
Trim the excess dough from the lattice edges, leaving a slight overhang.
Fold the overhanging lattice and bottom crust edges together and crimp to seal the pie.
Brush with egg wash & sprinkle with coarse sugar!
Lightly beat an egg in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, gently brush the lattice crust and edges of the pie with the beaten egg.
Sprinkle coarse sugar evenly over the top of the pie for added.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 45-45 minutes. Keep an eye on the pie as it bakes, and once the crust turns a golden brown color and the filling is bubbling on top, it’s a good indication that the pie is done. Baking times may vary slightly, so it’s always a good idea to check for visual cues of doneness. Once baked to perfection, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing and serving!
The Best Cherry Pie Recipe!
This cherry-filled pie recipe is truly the best, and let me tell you why! First and foremost, we make our own cherry pie filling from scratch, allowing us to control the tart flavor and achieve the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. By combining flour (1) with a cornstarch slurry, we create a thick and luscious filling that holds its shape beautifully, ensuring every bite of this pie is bursting with delicious cherry goodness.
But what truly sets this recipe apart is the flaky crust. With a flaky crust recipe that uses just the right amount of butter, a little flour, and a delicate touch, we achieve a crust that is both tender and crisp. The result? A pie with a buttery crust that melts in your mouth, providing the perfect vessel for our homemade filling.
Cherry Pie Recipe Filling
Speaking of the filling, our cherry-filled pie is a celebration of the incredible flavor of canned cherries. These little gems, packed in their own juice, deliver the perfect burst of sweetness and juiciness to every slice. And the best part? With our pie dough recipe, we create a butter crust that complements the cherries, allowing their natural flavors to shine through.
The Best Cherry Pie from Canned Cherries with Flaky Crust
I’m thrilled to share with you my personal take on the best cherry pie recipe, using homemade canned cherries in juice. This delightful dessert showcases the irresistible flavors
Ingredients
- Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 4-5 tablespoons cold water
- Cherry Filling Ingredients:
- 1 quart or 2 cans of cherries in juice (see canned cherries recipe)
- 1 cup cherry juice (reserved from the canned cherries)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- For Assembly
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
How to Make Cherry Pie Recipe
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
1. Prepare the pie crust:
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and sugar.
3. Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture and cut them in using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and vinegar. Pour this mixture over the flour-butter mixture.
5. Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
6. Divide the dough into two equal portions, shaping each into a disk. Wrap each disk with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the cherry pie filling
Drain the canned cherries, reserving 1 cup of cherry juice.
In a medium pot, combine the cherry juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy.
Add the drained cherries to the pot and gently stir to coat them with the filling. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.
Roll out the bottom crust
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a circle large enough to fit a 9-inch pie pan.
Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to the pie dish, gently pressing it into the bottom and sides of the pan. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges.
Add the cherry pie recipe filling
Pour the cooled cherry filling into the prepared pie shell, spreading it evenly.
Create the lattice top crust
Roll out the second disk of dough into a circle on a lightly floured surface.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into strips, about ½-inch wide.
Lay half of the strips horizontally across the pie, leaving even spacing between each strip.
Fold back every other strip halfway, then place a strip vertically across the unfolded strips.
Unfold the folded strips back over the vertical strip.
Fold back the remaining horizontal strips, placing another vertical strip across the unfolded ones.
Repeat this process, alternating the strips in opposite directions, until you've created a lattice pattern on top of the pie.
Seal and crimp the pie Top
Trim the excess dough from the lattice edges, leaving a slight overhang.
Fold the overhanging lattice and bottom crust edges together and crimp to seal the pie.
Brush with egg wash & sprinkle with coarse sugar!
Lightly beat an egg in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, gently brush the lattice crust and edges of the pie with the beaten egg.
Sprinkle coarse sugar evenly over the top of the pie for added.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 45-45 minutes. Keep an eye on the pie as it bakes, and once the crust turns a golden brown color and the filling is bubbling on top, it's a good indication that the pie is done. Baking times may vary slightly, so it's always a good idea to check for visual cues of doneness. Once baked to perfection, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing and serving!
A Labor of LOVE
Now, let’s talk about why this is the best recipe. This cherry-filled pie is a testament to the beauty of homemade goodness. From making your own cherry pie filling to dividing the dough and crafting that flaky crust, every step is a labor of love that results in a truly delicious pie. The combination of the tart cherries, the flaky crust, and the rich cherry flavor from the homemade filling creates a pie that is simply irresistible.
Unlike other recipes that may leave you with a soupy pie filling, we take care to cook our cherry filling in a large pot over low heat. This ensures that the filling thickens to just the right consistency, eliminating any worries about a runny pie. The result is a slice of pie that holds together beautifully, allowing you to savor every bite without any soupy mess.
How to Serve Cherry Pie Recipe
Whether you enjoy this pie on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s the perfect dessert for any occasion. And while apple pie may be a classic, this cherry-filled pie stands out as the best recipe for showcasing the sweet, tangy, and oh-so-juicy goodness of cherries.
So go ahead and indulge in this delightful, homemade cherry pie. With its flaky crust, buttery goodness, and unforgettable cherry flavor, this delicious pie is sure to become your favorite way to enjoy the bounty of canned cherries in the most delightful way possible!
I will definitely need to save this cherry pie recipe to try one day with my kids!
Jummy I love cherry pie! I think I know what to make this weekend!! Never had homemade cherry pie, thank you for sharing your recipe.
Aww man!! This looks amazing.. I love cherry pie soooo much!
Looks delish! I have both sweet and sour baby cherry trees and I hadn’t planned on canning them because I don’t like canned pie filings. But using the canned cherries and then turning them in to pie filling is genius! And now I know how I’ll preserve some when my trees produce!
I’m a sucker for cherries and this looks heavenly! Adding it to my recipe list.
I absolutely love cherries, I will have to try canning my own though because storebought canned cherries always taste way more sour than sweet which is a shame! But this looks so delicious, my mouth is watering lol…
I love a cherry pie, this looks so easy to make!
This cherry pie recipe sounds delicious! Will have to give this a try! 🙂
Oh, my goodness! This looks SO delicious! I love me some cherry pie too! Yum 🙂