Description
A delicious homemade pie featuring a sweet dark cherry filling and a buttery crumb topping, made conveniently with frozen cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
1 9-inch (23 cm) pie crust, homemade or store-bought
2 pounds frozen dark sweet cherries, thawed and drained
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup reserved cherry juice
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup light brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Step 2: In a large saucepan, combine the cherries, reserved cherry juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt.
- Step 3: Cook the filling over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and bubbles, which should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the filling cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Step 5: While the filling cools, prepare the crumb topping. In a food processor or a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and light brown sugar.
- Step 6: Pour in the melted butter and pulse or mix with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Use your hands to form small clusters for extra texture.
- Step 7: Pour the cooled cherry filling into the refrigerated pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Step 8: Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the filling, covering the entire surface.
- Step 9: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Step 10: Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 to 3 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
Thaw and drain the frozen cherries before use, but be sure to reserve ½ cup of the juice for the filling.
Allowing the pie to cool for at least 2 to 3 hours is crucial for the filling to set properly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American