Can You Use Frozen Cherries?

Yes, though they release more liquid as they thaw. If you decide to swap out canned filling for frozen cherries, you’ll usually need additional sugar and a thickener like cornstarch to keep the filling from becoming watery.

Do You Need to Pre-Bake the Bottom Crust?

Not for this version. Starting the pie at a higher oven temperature helps the bottom crust cook properly without blind baking first. A metal pie plate can also help crisp the bottom faster than glass.

Can This Be Made as Mini Pies?

Absolutely. Smaller pies bake faster, usually around 25 to 30 minutes depending on size. Keep an eye on the crust color because the edges brown quickly.

How Do You Reduce Sweetness?

A smaller amount of almond extract helps balance sweetness without changing the texture. Tart cherry filling also gives the pie a cleaner flavor than very sweet varieties.

Classic Cherry Pie Recipe With Flaky Golden Crust

Classic Cherry Pie

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Classic Cherry Pie made with canned cherry filling, almond extract, and a golden double crust. This simple baked dessert has a flaky top, rich cherry center, and a practical method that works well for holidays or weekend baking.

Author: Taha Ayad
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 refrigerated pie crusts
2 cans cherry pie filling
1/4 to 1 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon milk, for brushing the crust
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for sprinkling

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Place one pie crust into a deep dish pie plate and press it gently into the bottom and sides of the dish.
Spoon the cherry pie filling into the crust, add the almond extract, and stir gently until evenly mixed. Smooth the filling with a spatula.
Lay the second pie crust on a cutting board and make four small cutouts or several slits to allow steam to escape during baking.
Place the second crust over the filling, press the edges of the top and bottom crusts together, trim any excess dough, and crimp the edges as desired.
Brush the top crust lightly with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, covering the outer crust edge with foil or a pie shield after the first 15 minutes to prevent over-browning.
Remove the pie from the oven when the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling near the center.
Cool for at least 1 hour before slicing so the filling can set properly.

Notes

For a more decorative pie, cut the top crust into strips and weave a lattice over the filling.
If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with aluminum foil or a pie shield after the first 15 minutes.
Cool the pie for 1 to 2 hours for cleaner slices.
For best texture, reheat leftover slices in a 300°F oven for about 10 minutes instead of microwaving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 365
Sugar: 28
Sodium: 310
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 6
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 56
Fiber: 2
Protein: 3
Cholesterol: 5

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