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Baked Fresh Cherry Pie Recipe

Baked Fresh Cherry Pie Recipe

This Baked Fresh Cherry Pie Recipe features a flaky crust and a delicious cherry filling, perfect for any dessert occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • mixing bowl
  • cookie sheet

Ingredients
  

Pie Crust

  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie (bottom)
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie (top)

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 cups pitted cherries
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (205 degrees Celsius). Place the bottom pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan and keep the top crust covered to prevent it from drying out.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick-cooking tapioca, salt, white sugar, pitted cherries, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Stir well and let the mixture stand for 15 minutes to allow the tapioca to absorb the cherry juices.
  • Pour the cherry mixture evenly into the prepared bottom crust. Dot the top of the filling with small pieces of butter for added richness and flavor.
  • Cover the pie with the top crust. Seal and flute the edges to secure the crust. Cut vents into the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking, which helps prevent sogginess.
  • Place the filled pie on a foil-lined cookie sheet to catch any drips and keep your oven clean.
  • Bake the pie in the preheated oven for approximately 50 minutes or until the crust turns a beautiful golden brown color and the filling is bubbling.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for several hours before slicing. This resting time allows the filling to set properly, making it easier to serve neat slices.

Notes

Using quick-cooking tapioca ensures the filling thickens while baking without needing pre-cooking. Letting the pie cool completely is crucial for the filling to set and avoid runny slices. Cutting steam vents in the top crust helps prevent sogginess and promotes even baking. Placing the pie on a foil-lined cookie sheet makes cleanup easier by catching any drips from the bubbling filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked Pie, Cherry Pie, Dessert Recipe, Fresh Cherry, Pie Recipe, Sweet Pie
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