Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of The Best Sour Cherry Pie Recipe, a quintessential summer dessert that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness. With its lush cherry filling enveloped in a flaky homemade crust, this pie is ideal for family gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying with loved ones. Each bite evokes nostalgia while delivering a deliciously fruity experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to follow and made with fresh ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress both novice and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups sour cherries, pitted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons tapioca granules
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- For the crust, mix flour, shortening, cold water, vinegar, and salt. Divide into two balls, flatten each, wrap in plastic, and chill for one hour.
- Prepare the cherry filling by combining sour cherries, sugar, flour, tapioca granules, almond extract, and cinnamon.
- Roll out one crust and line a pie plate. Pour in the cherry mixture. Roll out the second crust to place on top; crimp edges and cut slits for steam.
- Bake for about 50–55 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg