My husband and I recently went camping to Osoyoos, BC and while our trip was cut short because of the wildfires, I did get a chance to buy lots of fresh cherries. I’ve never seen so many cherry orchards in my life, as I have in Osoyoos, it was simply beautiful.
Homemade Cherry Pie
Obviously the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of what to make with all the cherries I bought, is a fresh homemade cherry pie, completely from scratch. There’s nothing better than baking with beautiful fresh fruit, and this pie certainly fits that category. Once you use fresh cherries, you may never want to use canned ones again. Making my foolproof homemade pie crust is a must for me, and of course you always have the option of buying a ready made crust if you want to save time. This is the desert to make if you want to wow someone with this unbelievably beautiful looking pie. The top is perfectly golden baked with hints of all those cherries, and best of all, the lattice top looks like it was purchased at a gourmet bakery. My favorite way to serve this is, of course, with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredient Notes
Pie Crust – I always make my homemade pie crust. If you’re short on time, you can buy a store bought one. Cherries – Fresh sweet cherries are best! The only downside is that you have to pit them yourselves, but you can also use frozen cherries which come pitted already. Cornstarch – This helps to thicken the cherry pie filling. A great substitute is instant Clear Jel powder. Sugar – Sugar is usually a must for most fresh fruit pies and will help to sweeten it. Add more or use less sugar based on your preference. Yolk – We only need the egg yolk mixed in with milk for egg wash. This helps the crust turn that wonderful golden brown color. Milk – Use any %MF you want.
How To Make Cherry Pie
Some Tips For Making Cherry Pie
Leftovers
Fridge
After baking, the cherry pie should be left at room temperature as the cooling process normally takes 2-4 hours. Within 4 hours, the pie should then be placed in the refrigerator. Cover loosely with plastic wrap until serving. Cherry pie may be refrigerated for 2-3 days.
Freezing
Wrap the cherry pie tightly with plastic freezer wrap, or place in heavy-duty freezer bag. Properly stored, it will maintain best quality for about 6 to 8 months. Thaw out the cherry pie in the fridge and then reheat it in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes or until warm.
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