Description
Looking for the best cherry almond pie recipe? This one is quick, easy, and full of flavor with simple steps! Whether you’re after a healthy dessert idea or a show-stopping party treat, this pie delivers every time. Great for holidays, brunches, or a cozy family dinner. Save this easy pie recipe for your next baking day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pie crust
- 3 cups sweet cherries (pitted)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out the pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish. Flute the edges.
- In a saucepan, combine cherries, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in almond extract and butter until smooth.
- Pour filling into crust and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling bubbles.
- Cool for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh or thawed frozen cherries.
- Brush with warm apricot jam for extra gloss.
- Toasted almonds add extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg