Best Cherry Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Best Cherry Pie

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) cold unsalted butter
• Tart Cherries
• Red Food Coloring
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Pastry For A Double Crust 9 Inch Pie

How to Make Best Cherry Pie

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Drain a 21-ounce can of cherry pie filling, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
4. 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).
5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
6. Gently fold in the drained cherries.
7. Stir in 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) of cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
8. Pour the cherry filling into your prepared 9-inch pie crust. Top with a lattice crust or your preferred pie crust topping.
9. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool completely before serving.