Cherry pie is one of my favorite pies, they are so full of flavor and are perfect to serve all year round. The best thing about this recipe, is that with a few shortcuts, it only takes 15 minutes to prep, so it’s easy to satisfy that sweet craving in a hurry! It’s one of the best summer dessert ideas because it’s fruity, simple, and delicious!
How to make The Best Homemade Cherry Pie
Is This Pie Served Hot or Cold?
I love serving this homemade cherry pie straight out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream that slowly melts around it – pure heaven on a plate! You can also serve this warm, at room temperature, or even cold. Hot cherry pie is perfect for the winter months, but maybe in summer it’s best to opt for a cold dessert.
Can you freeze Homemade Cherry Pie?
This pie freezes really well. To freeze a baked pie, simply let the baked pie cool to room temperature and wrap it with foil or plastic wrap and place in a large freezer bag. You can also freeze the unbaked pie, which can be a better option, you can then cook the pie from frozen. This cherry pie will also keep covered in the fridge for about 4-5 days.
Shortcuts to making a cherry pie
This recipe is perfect if you don’t have a tonne of time to spend in the kitchen pitting cherries and waiting for pie dough to rise. The result is still a tasty fruit pie, but in no time at all!
Use canned cherries for the filling – Oregon Fruit canned Tart Red Cherries in water or Trader Joe’s Pitted Dark Morello Cherries in Light Syrup (stems removed) work well. Use a prepared pie crust – you can chose a gluten-free one if anyone is sensitive. A pre-made lattice crust delivers a pretty pie which make it look like you’ve spent hours slaving on it!
Top tips for making The Best Homemade Cherry Pies
If you have time to make your own pie crust, give this recipe a go! When you cook the pie, make sure your oven is pre-heated. Keep any leftovers covered in the fridge for an easy to grab dessert later in the week.
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