Zutaten für Best Cherry Pie
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cold unsalted butter
- 5 cups fresh pitted tart cherries
- a few drops red food coloring (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 (9 inch) double pie crust
- 2 (21 ounce) cans cherry pie filling
- 1/2 cup reserved cherry juice
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Zubereitung von Best Cherry Pie
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain a 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a small bowl, combine the reserved 1/2 cup cherry juice, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a few drops of red food coloring (optional, for a richer color).
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- Gently fold in the drained cherries.
- Stir in 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) of cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
- Pour the cherry filling into your prepared 9-inch pie crust. Top with a lattice crust or your preferred pie crust topping.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
156g
Fat
23g
Carbs
21g
