Cherry Pie
Experience the delight of making your own delicious cherry pie at home. It's a beginner-friendly recipe, full of vibrant flavors and an all-time classic. Perfect for a family gathering or just a simple dessert, this pie will bring smiles to every face.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 g Cherries (fresh, pitted)
- 200 g Caster Sugar
- 50 g Cornflour
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 sheets Shortcrust Pastry (ready-made )
- 1 Egg (beaten)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C/400°F.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pitted cherries, sugar, cornflour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly.
- 3
Roll out one sheet of shortcrust pastry and use it to line a 9-inch pie dish.
- 4
Pour the cherry mixture into the pastry-lined dish.
- 5
Roll out the second sheet of pastry and use it to cover the top of the pie. Crimp the edges of the pastry together to seal the pie.
- 6
Use a sharp knife to make a few small slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
- 7
Brush the beaten egg over the top of the pastry.
- 8
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- 9
Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious cherry pie!