Also, try this delightful peach pie!
How to make easy homemade cherry pie
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make your easy, homemade cherry pie: For this homemade cherry pie recipe you’ll need 1 double pie crust (homemade or store bought) + this short list of ingredients:
Cherries: Have 2 lb of cherries on hand to make this cherry pie. You will need to wash them and remove the stems and pits. Granulated sugar: 1 cup of granulated sugar will add a balance of sweetness to the cherry pie. Yum! Cornstarch: ⅓ cup of cornstarch will help gel the cherries and give a shiny, glossy texture to the fruit filling. Amaretto (or vanilla): You can use 1 tablespoon of amaretto liqueur for a hint of almond in the pie, or if you wish, you can use vanilla extract. Large egg + a splash of water (optional): You can mix an egg with some water to brush over the pie crust top for a shiny, golden brown finish.
Homemade cherry pie filling
Homemade cherry pie filling uses tart or sweet cherries that, when baked, creates this deep-red, gooey wonderland. You may have a couple of questions about how to get it just right:
Should I use tart cherries or sweet cherries to make the pie filling?
You can use either variety of cherries. The sweet ones will give a sweeter taste overall, whereas the tart or sour cherries are often called “pie cherries” since they lend themselves to being baked into treats. If you’re going to use sweet cherries, consider reducing the sugar by a little so your pie isn’t too sweet, and/or add a bit of lemon juice.
How to prepare cherries to make cherry pie filling
To make homemade cherry pie filling you can use fresh cherries that have been washed, with the stems removed and pitted. When it comes to removing the cherry pits, you have two options: Once you’ve removed the pits from the cherries, the hardest part’s behind you!
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