Description
A rustic, no-fuss dessert featuring juicier cherries, a spiced cornstarch filling, and a buttery crumb topping. This golden pie delivers caramelized flavor and comforting texture, perfect for any season.
Ingredients
9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought, chilled)
5 cups pitted dark sweet cherries (fresh or frozen)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon almond extract
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
¼ cup water (optional, for fresh cherries)
¾ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
â…” cup light brown sugar (packed)
6 tablespoons salted butter (cold, cubed)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Line a large baking sheet with foil
Place chilled pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish, trimming or shaping as needed
In a bowl, combine cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, almond extract, vanilla extract, cinnamon, softened butter, and water (if using)
Pour cherry mixture into prepared crust
In a separate bowl, mix flour and brown sugar for streusel
Add cubed cold butter and work into mixture until crumbly
Sprinkle streusel evenly over cherry filling
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbling
Cool slightly before serving
Notes
Frozen cherries may require excess water to be patted out. Use a pre-made crust for convenience. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Stores well in the fridge for 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg