
Either way though, the filling gels nicely, and cuts with pie intact, not flowing away. The Cascade brand sweet cherries were more tart and so they had the best flavor to my mind, I can not seem to find frozen sour cherries in San Francisco I’d like to combine the two. I’ve made this twice now, with two different brands of organic frozen cherries, and two different crusts. Sweet Cherry Pie with Ginger Crumb ToppingĪnd if you try this recipe for Foolproof Cherry Pie, let me know what you think! Leave a comment below, and don’t forget to snap a pic and tag it #bakerbynatureon instagram! Seeing your creations makes my day ♥.So, are you ready to make cherry pie from scratch?! To reheat individual slices, warm them in the microwave for 25 to 30 seconds to reheat an entire pie, warm it in the oven, at 350☏ (177☌), for about 15 minutes. Want to serve your cherry pie warm? Here’s what I suggest doing: allow your pie to cool completely, then reheat it right before serving.I find this cherry pie is most delicious when eaten within 2 days, but it will keep, covered tightly and stored in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.Let your pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing it! This allows the filling to firm up a bit.Don’t skip the egg wash! This helps the crust get that gorgeous golden brown hue.I also suggest loosely tenting a piece of tin foil over the pie after 25 minutes of baking. To avoid over browning, bake this pie on a rack positioned in the lower third of your oven.So be sure to lower the heat right away and cook it just until it coats a spoon. After it reaches the boiling point, it begins to thicken fast. Keep a close eye on the cherry pie filling after it comes to a boil.Just be sure to cool the filling completely before adding it to the crust. This step ensures a sliceable pie each and every time! Totally worth the extra step, if you ask me. Because fruit based pies have a tendency of baking up soupy, I pre-cook the filling before adding it to the pie.

And yes: you can make this cherry pie with frozen cherries! I actually find myself using frozen cherries in this pie a lot!

Plus, she’s my mom… so really, baking and dedicating a cherry pie to her is the least I can do. This recipe is dedicated to my mom! Because literally every single time I mention I’m baking a pie her response is “what kind… cherry?” or “you know what kind of pie people love? CHERRY!”.Īnd by people, I’m pretty sure she just means herself! But hey, I admire her persistence. Sweet and Summery, you’ll want to make this Foolproof Cherry Pie all season long! So delicious with a cup of coffee! It’s the perfect homemade cherry pie recipe for you and your family.
