PROS
Delicious dessert, easy to make, great for summer
CONS
High in sugar and calories
HEALTH & BENEFITS
Cherries are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, and may aid in reducing inflammation and improving heart health.
Prep
25 minCook
50 minReady In
1 hr 15 minLevel
EasyRating
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Loading...| 1 1/2 cups white sugar | |
| 1/4 cup cornstarch | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon | |
| 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted | |
| 1/4 teaspoon almond extract | |
| 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces | |
| 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie |
Cherry pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for summer. With a delicious flaky crust and juicy cherry filling, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. While it's high in sugar and calories, cherries are packed with health benefits such as anti-inflammatory properties and potential heart health benefits.
| 1. | Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). |
| 2. | Stir together sugar, cornstarch, salt, and cinnamon, and mix thoroughly. Fold in cherries and almond extract. Turn mixture into pastry lined pie pan. Dot with butter. Adjust top crust, cut slits for steam to escape. |
| 3. | Bake pie on lower shelf of oven for about 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cool on rack. |
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